Half-Ton Giant Freshwater Stingray

Written by:
Hans Kruit, 7 October 2013

This 1300 pounds Stingray was caught in the Mekong River in Thailand
It took 15 fishermen / people, who worked in shifts of six hours each, to land this monster.
Only the tail of the fish had a length of 3.30 meters.

According to scientists, the stingray in the Mekong River can reach a length of 16 meters.
The fish can drag boats for miles, and even pull them under

The record of Blue Marlin Charters state since 2002 at 385 pounds.
At least we now know that this is just the beginning.

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