Recently, there has been quite a buzz a man in France caught a goldfish considered the largest in the world, a cross between a smooth carp and a koi. A French fisherman caught the fish on a local lake. This catch has made headlines worldwide, as goldfish are not usually known to grow to such enormous sizes.
Goldfish are small ornamental fish, which many families keep in glass tanks and display indoors. According to the Guardian, they are gentle and cheerful, rarely causing trouble. However, a fisherman named Andy Hackett, 42 caught a giant goldfish weighing more than 30kg. This is considered the big goldfish in the world.
This rare fish, named Carrot because of its orange body, was caught in the Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France. It was released into this lake 20 years ago. According to the Daily Mail, Mr Hackett, from Kidderminster in Worcestershire, took 25 minutes to bring back the giant goldfish.
This fish is a cross between a smooth carp and a koi, believed to be the second-largest individual of this species ever discovered.
Mr Hackett said: ‘I always knew Carrot was there, but never thought I’d caught it. I’ve felt it’s a big fish when it comes to jerking; it took my bait, making me wobble and struggle. Then it surfaced about 27-37 meters from me, and I saw an orange streak.”
“It’s great to catch Carrot, but it’s also a rare stroke of luck,” he shared.
Local fisheries authority manager Jason Cowler said: ‘We released Carrot about 20 years ago as something different, attracting people to fish. Since then, it kept growing but didn’t show up often. It’s challenging to spot Carrot.”
Overall, the giant goldfish caught in France has undoubtedly captured the imagination of many people. While it is an impressive catch, it also reminds us of the ᴘᴏᴛᴇɴᴛɪᴀʟ ᴅᴀɴɢᴇʀs of releasing non-native species into the wild. It is essential for all of us to be aware of the potential impact of our actions and to do our part to protect the natural world.
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