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No, they're not supposed to be Birds Eye fish fingers-these poor creatures are victims of a harsh wind that hit Lovund bay in central Norway.

Although it was only -7.8 the extremity of the wind made the chill cold enough to cause part of the Norwegian Sea to suddenly freeze and stop an entire school of fish in their tracks.

Local man Ingolf Kristiansen captured the extraordinary shot whilst out walking his dog.

It is thought that such a large shoal was found together because they were being chased by a predator.

Speaking to NRK Mr Kristiansen said: " I've never seen anything like it .

"It hasn't happened before here as far as I know."

Whilst the ice is too thick to be penetrated at present birds and other predators who, due to the weather, are currently unable to hunt will have a feast once it thaws.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ocean water freezes just like freshwater but at a lower temperature of -1.9c.