Janna Clinton’s ordinary⁣ afternoon turned into an unforgettable experience when her 11-year-old ⁤son, Charlie, made a startling discovery while fishing‌ in their backyard ⁢pond‍ in Oklahoma. The young angler couldn’t contain his excitement as he pulled⁢ out a fish unlike anything they had ever seen before.

In‍ an interview with‌ NPR, Janna described the unusual ​encounter. According‍ to her,⁣ Charlie was screaming with excitement​ and exclaimed,⁢ “Oh my ‍God, mom! Oh my God!” At first, Janna ⁣dismissed it⁤ as drama, but she soon realized that Charlie’s catch ‍was far from ordinary.

The fish in question⁣ was a‍ pacu, a close relative⁢ of the notorious piranha. It is known for its large​ and human-like teeth, which have often raised ⁤concerns among swimmers. The⁢ pacu‌ is native to South America, making ⁤its appearance in an Oklahoma ​pond an astonishing ‍event.

Charlie’s catch gained ‌attention when the Clintons shared a photo of the fish ⁢on ‌their neighborhood Facebook page. The sighting eventually⁤ caught the eye ‌of game wardens, who⁣ later revealed that the pacu was an invasive species ‌and ‍should not have been released back into the​ water.

Undeterred by the mistake, Charlie has been ⁢on a mission ​to⁣ catch the elusive ⁢fish once again. Janna shared ‌how ​her son has been diligently spending his time at the⁢ pond, eager for another chance to reel in the pacu.