As the fisherman was getting ready to throw his net into the water, he saw burning candles and a statue resting on top of a golden crab. The fisherman tried to catch the golden crab holding the statue, but each time he tried, it would disappear. Disappointed, the fisherman started towards shore when the crab suddenly reappeared and spoke to him. It told him that he should go home and should get fully clothed; then he could have the statue.

Returning fully dressed in long pants and a clean, long-sleeved shirt, the fisherman raced to the water's edge. The golden crab with the statue and the two burning candles reappeared. The fisherman reached down and took the statue from the back of the crab. The golden crab and the two burning candles then disappeared beneath the water. 

The fisherman took the statue to the village priest who placed it on the altar of the church in Agana.

After many years, the priest sent the statue to Rome to have it cleaned. Each time the workers tried to clean it, it bled. Officials decided to return it to Guam uncleaned. The statue finally came back to where it belonged. 

To this day, the statue of Santa Maria Del Camarin can be seen in the Cathedral of Agana, Guam. The people also believe that Guam belongs to Santa Maria Del Camarin.