Angler Reels In 8-ft-Long Giant Albino Catfish, Weighing a Record-Breaking 194 Pounds

Angler Reels In 8-ft-Long Giant Albino Catfish, Weighing a Record-Breaking 194 Pounds
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A British angler caught a jumbo 8-foot albino catfish that weighed 194 pounds (88 kg). After the fish’s weight was confirmed, it was released into the water, safe and sound.

Chris Grimmer, in his 40s, caught a giant albino catfish during his fishing trip in Spain. He broke the local record in 2011 for the hefty catch. It was the biggest albino catfish caught on the River Ebro, near Barcelona, Spain, which was 2 pounds (approx. 1 kg) heavier than the record held by a blind woman, Shelia Penfold, in the previous year.

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