US: 15-year-old catches rare 'incredible fish'; netizens exclaim 'what a fishing tale'

In a rare incident, a 15-year-old boy from United States caught white catfish on Tennessee River. Edwards Tarumianz was taking part in a fishing trip on June 28 when his bait hooked unusual fish, which belongs to rare species named Ictalurus furcatus, also referred to as blue catfish.

Richard Simms, from Scenic City Fishing Charters, who captained fishing trip, told Newsweek that what Edwards found was "incredibly rare" and everyone was "shocked" to see fish.

US: 15-year-old catches rare 'incredible fish', internet reacts

"I'm t sure about Edwards, but I am well aware of how incredibly rare it is. Most anglers fish ir entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over years, and it was first I'd ever seen in person," said Simms.

He ded, saying, "Of course, we saw it before we actually landed it, so it was some very tense and nervous minutes until we got it in net."

white catfish is typically bluish-grey in color but specimen that Tarumianz caught was almost pale, with some light pink areas on its fins. captain said that fish may have been a leucistic catfish, which is a rare condition that affects various animals and amounts to an overall whitish colour or areas of reduced colouring. Also, re is a possibility that unusual fish may be an albi. Animals suffering from albinism tend to have white hair, fears, skin or scales, as well as pink eyes in some cases.

Taking to its official Facebook account, Tennessee Wildlife Resources ncy (TWRA) also shared pictures of Tarumianz holding fish in his hands. Meanwhile, Simms said catch was so rare that one would have believed it if y h t ed photos. "Regardless, we all agree that it is a great and rare catch," a TWRA spokesperson told Field & Stream. white catfish was released back into water, said Simms, reported Newsweek.

Since being shared on social media, pictures have accumulated a large number of reactions from users. One user asked, "Was it kept, or is it going to an aquarium in TN?" Ar person's comment re, "He will be a fisherman for rest of his life, and what a fishing tale he will have! Congrats young man!"

One or person said, " fish is awesome, but smile is priceless!!"

Im: Facebook/@Tennessee Wildlife Resources ncy