river monsters

Disaster averted as monster fish with ‘alien’ eggs eliminated from waters

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Disaster averted as monster fish with ‘alien’ eggs eliminated from waters

Did this brave fisherman prevent a Carp-aggedon? An Oklahoma angler set a state and possible world record — and helped avert an environmental disaster — in one fell swoop after landing a monstrous human-sized invasive “alien” carp that was potentially pregnant with millions of eggs. The eco-friendly catch was detailed recently in a Facebook post … Read more

Prehistoric ‘river monster’ reeled in by kayaker after hour-long battle

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Prehistoric ‘river monster’ reeled in by kayaker after hour-long battle

He should have needed a bigger boat. An Arkansas angler became the envy of fishing enthusiasts everywhere after reeling in a 102-pound prehistoric “river monster” — from his kayak, no less. The sportsman’s catch of a lifetime was shared on the Fisheries Division of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s official Facebook page. According to … Read more