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.
