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Anyone missing their goldfish? This 9lb goldfish was found in Oak Grove Lake during some recent testing at our lakes. The work included electrofishing, a method of measuring the health of the fish population. https://t.co/etUcVHqN0Opic.twitter.com/4DRBzCk99k Greenville Rec (@greenvillerec) December 7, 2020
In an interview with news outlet
WYFF, Greenville County Parks, Recreation and Tourism spokesperson Ty Houck said a lake specialist conducting a study was “electrofishing” which stuns fish and causes them to float to the surface.
That’s when the giant goldfish along with a 4 1/2-pound large-mouth bass were found in the lake. Houck said goldfish aren’t native to South Carolina’s lakes, nor are they considered invasive.
10 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
The first British vaccine patient, a swimming penguin and a new Banksy mural round out this week s best images.
By Chris McGonigal
12/11/2020 05:34 pm ET
Amid the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.
We’re highlighting exceptional photos from around the world for the week just ended. Check them out below.
Above: Margaret Keenan, 90, is applauded by staff as she returns to her ward after becoming the first patient in the U.K. to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at University Hospital, Coventry, England, on Tuesday.