Angler Reels In Giant Catch and Uncovers a Bizarre Surprise

I haven't done anything to prepare for that.

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“I never planned for this,” Mark said. He fetched a vibration sensor, attaching it to the fish. Linked to others around the lake, the devices would detect fresh disturbances. Officers agreed, and the trap was set.

All the jewels were removed.

Mark extracted the gems and released the catfish. That night sensors spiked. At 1:52 a.m., officers converged on the northwest shore, arresting the thieves and recovering the rest of the $54 million trove. Honored by the mayor, Mark became a local legend, forever linked to the greatest freshwater catch—and recovery—on record.