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Massive 'scale-breaking' catfish caught in Southern California lake; 'Catzilla' still on the loose

First publishedAug 1, 01:32 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 04:00 UTC · 17m ago
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Two monstrous catfish were caught in Hesperia Lake Park, but one escaped.

Reported by 1 outlet LA Times California. See all sources ↓

Two huge catfish were caught at Hesperia Lake Park in Southern California. One of the fish was nicknamed 'Catzilla' because of its size. The other catfish and 'Catzilla' were both caught, but 'Catzilla' escaped back into the lake.

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The story shows how large fish can grow in local waters and surprise anglers. It also highlights the fun and mystery of urban fishing spots.

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Where were the catfish caught?
They were caught at Hesperia Lake Park in Southern California.
What happened to the fish called 'Catzilla'?
After being caught, 'Catzilla' escaped back into the lake.
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    Massive 'scale-breaking' catfish caught in Southern California lake; 'Catzilla' still on the loose

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