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Rare 'doomsday fish' said to bring earthquakes spotted in California days before LA quake

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The 12-foot-long oarfish washed up near San Diego on Aug. 10 .

It is only the 20th to wash up in California since 1901 .

Oarfish can grow to 36 feet ( 11 m) long and could have inspired ancient tales of sea monsters.

Researchers don't know why the fish washed up in San Diego .