In the 1970s, an Italian priest sold 12,000 piranhas to Europe; 55 years later his proceeds have funded 350m bridges and an 800m airstrip
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: Italy
Published: October 03, 2026 at 09:24
π Summary
Giovanni Gallo, an Italian Jesuit priest, moved to MarajΓ³ Island in Brazil in the 1970s. He organized the preservation and export of 12,000 piranhas to fund community infrastructure projects. These projects included bridges, a cemetery, a dock, and an airstrip for local residents. Gallo also founded the Museu do MarajΓ³, which showcased local history and archaeology.