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Miami Herald
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Angler reels in record-breaking fish in Connecticut. ‘Is it a baby Hippo?'
An award-winning angler set a state record in Connecticut by reeling in a massive fish, one of his favorite species to catch. Norbert Samok hooked a Common Carp at Lake Zoar on June 21, nearly three weeks after another angler broke Connecticut's record for the species, according to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife. The huge fish weighed over 58 pounds and measured more than 44 inches in length — 13 pounds heavier than the carp caught by the previous record holder, Rafal Wlazo, on June 1, the state agency said in a June 25 news release. Wlazo was also at Lake Zoar, which is a reservoir along Housatonic River, when Samok landed his catch, Connecticut Fish and Wildlife wrote on Facebook. He took videos and snapped photos of Samok, including one shared by the agency that shows Samok holding up his fish. 'Holy CARP (or is it a baby Hippo?)!,' wildlife officials captioned the post. Samok, of New York State, is a member of the USA Carp Squad, according to the U.S. Angling Confederation Having grown up in Hungary, his 'European (background) spurns him on to target carp as a main fishing pleasure,' reads his bio on USAngling's website. He regularly competes in U.S. carp fishing competitions and has won multiple trophies, according to USAngling. The record Samok set with the carp from Lake Zoar could prove tough to beat, Connecticut Fish and Wildlife wrote in its post. When Wlazo set the previous state record for common carp on June 1, his catch weighed more than 45 pounds, the agency said. Wlazo is the founder of carp fishing gear store Carp Angler in New York. He congratulated Samok for beating his record, according to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife, saying 'from one champ to another!' Lake Zoar is about a 15-mile drive northwest from New Haven.
News18
17-06-2025
- General
- News18
Fears Of Subsidence In Nainital, Unlikely 'Villains' Are Causing Cracks On Naini Lake's Edge
Last Updated: Cracks in Nainital Lake's retaining walls have raised alarm, with experts blaming rat burrows and fish activity for weakening the structure and threatening its stability Naini Lake, the iconic feature of Nainital, the world-renowned lake city in Uttarakhand, is facing a new and unusual challenge. The retaining walls along its banks are weakening, with cracks appearing in multiple locations. This alarming development could pose a serious threat to the lake's future existence. Surprisingly, the culprits behind this damage are rats burrowing along the lake's edge and certain fish species living in the water. Sections of the wall stretching from Boat House Club, Pant Park, and Band Stand to Capital Cinema in the Mallital area have become particularly vulnerable. Visible cracks and signs of ground subsidence are raising concerns among locals and authorities. According to local boat operators and shopkeepers, the situation has worsened due to rats digging burrows into the lake's retaining walls. Narendra Singh Chauhan, Secretary of the Nainital Boat Owners Committee, stated that the number of rats has grown rapidly, especially near Pant Park, Boat Stand, and the lake's edge. He believes sweet corn sold around the lake could be attracting them. Tourists frequently consume corn and discard leftovers nearby, providing rats with easy access to food and encouraging their growth. These rodents are now hollowing out the walls by digging into them, compromising their structural strength. It's not just the rats; fish in the lake are also adding to the damage. Dr Ashutosh Mishra from the Department of Fisheries at Pantnagar University explained that the Common Carp, a fish species found in Naini Lake, digs through soil in search of food. This activity not only disturbs the lake bed but may also weaken the base of the shoreline walls. According to him, this could be contributing to ground subsidence and erosion. The Irrigation Department and the local municipality have taken note of the issue. Assistant Engineer D.D. Sati of the Irrigation Department said that repairs have already been made in the Pant Park area of Mallital, and work is underway on other damaged sections. He confirmed that rat burrows have indeed caused damage and said the issue is being taken seriously. A permanent solution will soon be devised in coordination with the municipality to address both the rats and the structural concerns. First Published: June 17, 2025, 12:51 IST
