Man forms an extraordinary bond with a fish in an unlikely friendship. Rex Colubra, a nature enthusiast, first encountered “Elvis,” a smallmouth bass, in September 2021. Since then, he has made it a yearly tradition to visit the lake and spend time with his aquatic friend. The story takes an interesting turn when an 11-year-old boy named Charlie Clinton from Edmond, Oklahoma, catches an exotic fish known as the Pacu. This species is not native to Oklahoma but is found in the Amazon. Charlie reeled in the fish on July 16, surprising both himself and his mother, Janna Clinton. The Pacu, closely related to the piranha, has sharp teeth and was not expected to be found in their local pond. Charlie released the fish back into the pond, unaware of its invasive nature. The Pacu’s presence in the pond is believed to be the result of illegal release by someone who kept it as an aquarium pet. Such actions pose a threat to native species and disturb the ecosystem. Although the Pacu doesn’t pose a danger to humans, it competes with local species for resources. Charlie hopes to catch the Pacu again in the future and plans to contact the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for its relocation. If anyone needs to rehome a pet or exotic animal, it’s important to reach out to local shelters or state wildlife departments for proper guidance on relocation.
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