#Fisherman dies due to flesh-eating bacteria from oyster cut

#Fisherman dies due to flesh-eating bacteria from oyster cut

“#Fisherman dies due to flesh-eating bacteria from oyster cut” A popular Texas fishing-boat guide tragically died last month after contracting a ravenous “flesh-eating” bacteria from a seemingly innocuous wound. South Padre Island’s Raymond “Skipper” H. Mock, 61, had reportedly been infected with vibriosis, or fish poisoning — a bacterial infection most commonly associated with eating…

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#Over 20 large goldfish discovered in Minnesota lake

#Over 20 large goldfish discovered in Minnesota lake

“#Over 20 large goldfish discovered in Minnesota lake” Pet fish are not wild fish. City officials in Burnsville, Minnesota, recently tweeted out a warning against dumping pet fish in the wild after a large number of goldfish were found in one of the city’s waterways.  It was the latest example of large pet fish being found in lakes…

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#Large goldfish caught in the wild across multiple states spark warnings from local officials

#Large goldfish caught in the wild across multiple states spark warnings from local officials

“#Large goldfish caught in the wild across multiple states spark warnings from local officials” Aquarium fish don’t belong in lakes and rivers. Two anglers in different states recently made headlines for catching large goldfish in the wild. While this was likely an exciting moment for them, local officials aren’t celebrating. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources confirmed on its…

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#Fisherman fights off three sharks trying to snatch his catch

#Fisherman fights off three sharks trying to snatch his catch

“#Fisherman fights off three sharks trying to snatch his catch” An Australian fisherman redefined “extreme angling” after bravely fending off three sharks that were trying to steal his catch. “Fearless” sportsman Cooper Watson told Dogtooth Media he was lucky he was not bitten himself during the attack, which occurred Sunday while the 21-year-old was fishing…

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