White Catfish Catch Shatters State, and Maybe, World Record

White Catfish Catch Shatters State, and Maybe, World Record
Ben Tomkunas holds a catfish he caught in Coventry, Conn., on Aug. 21, 2021. Chris Braga via AP
The Associated Press
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A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the species—though the evidence has been eaten.