Testicle-Eating Fish Species Caught In Illinois

crossfire · 07-09-2012, 01:13 PM

Pacu, Testicle-Eating Fish Species, Caught In Lake Lou Yaeger In Illinois

The Huffington Post | By Hilary Hanson Posted: 07/07/2012 11:07 am Updated: 07/07/2012 11:27 am

A close-up of the pacu caught in Lake Lou Yaeger in Illinois.

When biologists say the pacu fish eats nuts, they may be correct in more ways than one.

The pacu, a toothy fish that can weigh up to 55 pounds, has been spotted in Lake Lou Yaeger in Illinois, KSDK reports.

Responding to a report that a fisherman had reeled in a piranha on June 7, lake superintendent Jim Caldwell brought the fish to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, where it was identified as a pacu. Some reports say another pacu was seen a couple of weeks later.

Caldwell said he is still swimming in the lake nearly every day. Pacus primarily eat nuts, aquatic vegetation and snails, he told KDSK, and pose no real threat to humans.

Residents of Papua New Guinea may beg to differ. There, according to British fisherman Jeremy Wade, the pacu is known as the "ball cutter." In 2011, Wade said locals informed him that two fisherman had died from blood loss after something in the water had bitten off their testicles, according to the Metro.

"The locals told me that this thing was like a human in the water, biting at the testicles of fishermen," Wade said.

Wade determined that the perpetrator was the pacu, which is known for having human-like teeth. The angler did note that such attacks are uncommon, the Daily Mail reports.

Fishooked · 07-09-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire

Pacu, Testicle-Eating Fish Species, Caught In Lake Lou Yaeger In Illinois

The Huffington Post | By Hilary Hanson Posted: 07/07/2012 11:07 am Updated: 07/07/2012 11:27 am

A close-up of the pacu caught in Lake Lou Yaeger in Illinois.

When biologists say the pacu fish eats nuts, they may be correct in more ways than one.

The pacu, a toothy fish that can weigh up to 55 pounds, has been spotted in Lake Lou Yaeger in Illinois, KSDK reports.

Responding to a report that a fisherman had reeled in a piranha on June 7, lake superintendent Jim Caldwell brought the fish to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, where it was identified as a pacu. Some reports say another pacu was seen a couple of weeks later.

Caldwell said he is still swimming in the lake nearly every day. Pacus primarily eat nuts, aquatic vegetation and snails, he told KDSK, and pose no real threat to humans.

Residents of Papua New Guinea may beg to differ. There, according to British fisherman Jeremy Wade, the pacu is known as the "ball cutter." In 2011, Wade said locals informed him that two fisherman had died from blood loss after something in the water had bitten off their testicles, according to the Metro.

"The locals told me that this thing was like a human in the water, biting at the testicles of fishermen," Wade said.

Wade determined that the perpetrator was the pacu, which is known for having human-like teeth. The angler did note that such attacks are uncommon, the Daily Mail reports.

I saw this episode on the pacu on 'River Monsters'....well, they do say it's teeth are designed for eating nuts....

southside · 07-09-2012, 01:34 PM

I wonder if the Chinese are responsible for this...

Jetworks · 07-09-2012, 01:37 PM

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I wonder if the Chinese are responsible for this...

Gata · 07-09-2012, 01:42 PM

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LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO I'm dying

Jetworks · 07-09-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gata

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO I'm dying

Still tweaking it.

Fishooked · 07-09-2012, 01:51 PM

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Still tweaking it.

I might need the original so I can help contribute to the cause as well....

crossfire · 07-09-2012, 01:58 PM

another with no background

crossfire · 07-09-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetworks

Still tweaking it.

Be sure to lock the bathroom door.

Jetworks · 07-09-2012, 02:19 PM

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I might need the original so I can help contribute to the cause as well....

Please do. I made about 15 slices and made use of a gif-maker. I'm guessing if you use GIMP or PS you can control the frame sizes independently.

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Be sure to lock the bathroom door.

2foolish197 · 07-09-2012, 02:22 PM

...after reading the title i thought we found Ham...

The Boston Patriot · 07-09-2012, 02:25 PM

Timmmmeeeee would look like filet mignon to these guys.

Fishooked · 07-09-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetworks

Please do. I made about 15 slices and made use of a gif-maker. I'm guessing if you use GIMP or PS you can control the frame sizes independently.

Well, these aren't done - but they are disturbing at least...

Fishooked · 07-09-2012, 02:30 PM

RMAO, I have no clue what I'm doing

southside · 07-09-2012, 02:36 PM

So we agree that the fault therein lies with the Chinese?

Fishooked · 07-09-2012, 02:41 PM

jetswin · 07-09-2012, 02:52 PM

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"The locals told me that this thing was like a human in the water, biting at the testicles of fishermen," Wade said.

Nobu's revenge?

jetswin · 07-09-2012, 02:54 PM

btw, between the testicle-eating fish and the jizzing calimari, it may be time to consider a strictly red meat diet.

southside · 07-09-2012, 03:02 PM

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btw, between the testicle-eating fish and the jizzing calimari, it may be time to consider a strictly red meat diet.

I think I'll go vegetarian at this rate.

crossfire · 07-09-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishooked

Well, these aren't done - but they are disturbing at least...

This is my fave!

07-09-2012, 01:13 PM	#1
crossfire Day by day, night after night... Blinded by the neon light Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,682	Testicle-Eating Fish Species Caught In Illinois Pacu, Testicle-Eating Fish Species, Caught In Lake Lou Yaeger In Illinois The Huffington Post \| By Hilary Hanson Posted: 07/07/2012 11:07 am Updated: 07/07/2012 11:27 am A close-up of the pacu caught in Lake Lou Yaeger in Illinois. When biologists say the pacu fish eats nuts, they may be correct in more ways than one. The pacu, a toothy fish that can weigh up to 55 pounds, has been spotted in Lake Lou Yaeger in Illinois, KSDK reports. Responding to a report that a fisherman had reeled in a piranha on June 7, lake superintendent Jim Caldwell brought the fish to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, where it was identified as a pacu. Some reports say another pacu was seen a couple of weeks later. Caldwell said he is still swimming in the lake nearly every day. Pacus primarily eat nuts, aquatic vegetation and snails, he told KDSK, and pose no real threat to humans. Residents of Papua New Guinea may beg to differ. There, according to British fisherman Jeremy Wade, the pacu is known as the "ball cutter." In 2011, Wade said locals informed him that two fisherman had died from blood loss after something in the water had bitten off their testicles, according to the Metro. "The locals told me that this thing was like a human in the water, biting at the testicles of fishermen," Wade said. Wade determined that the perpetrator was the pacu, which is known for having human-like teeth. The angler did note that such attacks are uncommon, the Daily Mail reports.

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southside Forever Awesome All Pro Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,898	I wonder if the Chinese are responsible for this...

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crossfire Day by day, night after night... Blinded by the neon light Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,682	another with no background

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2foolish197 i suspect hanky-panky All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: astoria Posts: 4,528	...after reading the title i thought we found Ham...

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The Boston Patriot is getting the banned back together! All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Island of Sodor Posts: 6,263	Timmmmeeeee would look like filet mignon to these guys.

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Fishooked dealin' out shithands Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: teh interwebz Posts: 24,725	RMAO, I have no clue what I'm doing

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southside Forever Awesome All Pro Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,898	So we agree that the fault therein lies with the Chinese?

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Fishooked dealin' out shithands Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: teh interwebz Posts: 24,725

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jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,468	btw, between the testicle-eating fish and the jizzing calimari, it may be time to consider a strictly red meat diet.