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120-year-old Fisherwoman buried in Dolphin shaped coffin in Delta

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Last updated: March 2, 2026 5:06 pm
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A 120-year-old Fishewoman identified as Ningozi has been laid to rest in Delta, Nigeria, in a specially designed dolphin-shaped coffin.

According to local sources, the unique coffin was chosen to reflect her lifelong dedication to fishing and close connection to the river and marine life.

The burial ceremony attracted attention from residents due to the unusual design of the coffin and remarkable age of of the deceased.

Community members described Ningozi as a hardworking woman who spent most of her life engaged in fishing, a profession she reportedly practiced for a century.

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