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109 Kilogram Beast of the Lake: See the 2.6-meter Catfish
Pulling the fish into the boat required enormous physical effort
TL;DR
- Franc Blum, 45, caught a 2.6-meter, 109-kilogram catfish in Lake Constance.
- The catfish is estimated to be around 45 years old.
- Catfish populations are increasing and growing larger in Lake Constance and other European waters.
- Warming waters and a lack of natural predators contribute to the catfish's growth.
- Catfish are opportunistic predators, feeding on a variety of animals, including fish, ducks, and mice.
- The caught catfish was filleted and sold, with its meat described as tasty, mild, and firm.