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A Connecticut man landed an incredible fish last month.
Joe Rivas, 32, of Oxford caught a 41-inch, 26-pound tiger muskie at Lake Lillinonah in July, according to a report by the Danbury-based News-Times newspaper.
Connecticut Fish and Wildlife posted a photo of Rivas and his catch on Facebook on July 28.
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“How’s your summer fishing going?!” the agency wrote on Facebook. “Thanks to Joe for sharing this photo of an impressive tiger muskie he captured recently.”
The agency also explained that a tiger muskie is a cross between a muskellunge and a northern pike.
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The News-Times reported that a regional organization has been stocking tiger mosquitoes in Lake Lillinonah for about five to seven years.
People who commented on Connecticut Fish and Wildlife’s Facebook post were mostly surprised by Rivas’ capture.
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“What a monster!” one person wrote.
“Wow, this thing is huge,” commented another.
Joe Rivas caught this 41-inch, 26-pound tiger muskie on Lake Lillnonah last month.
(Connecticut Fish and Wildlife)
Other people seemed more nervous about the fish.
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“I don’t want to swim anymore,” someone wrote.
“I’d hate to think you’re swimming with me,” said another. “It looks prehistoric.”
A tiger muskie is a cross between a muskellunge and a northern pike (pictured).
(iStock)
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After catching the fish and taking a photo, Rivas released it back into the lake, according to the News-Times.
Rivas also captured another tiger muskie two weeks after the first. That fish was reportedly 42 inches long, but Rivas told the News-Times he didn’t weigh it.
Rivas also released the second tiger muskie into the lake, the outlet reported.
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Ann W. Schmidt is a lifestyle reporter and editor for Fox News Digital.