Thieves Sought in Catfish Caper
LAST UPDATE: 10/4/2005 4:46:42 PM
Posted By: Walker Robinson
More than 100 live catfish were ripped off from a tank set up to teach young
children all about fishing, and the theft has left organizers in New
Braunfels scrambling, News 4 WOAI learned Monday.
“I couldn't believe it,” Darlene Cook with the Coastal Conservation
Association said. The group had scheduled a fun fishing experience for
children at the Elks Lodge last weekend.
But, the fun turned into frustration Friday night when they found out
thieves had stolen the childrens' catfish. The 8,000 gallon tank of catfish
was drained and someone took nearly 100 catfish, organizers said.
“Someone had come and let a lot of water out of the tank so they could get
to the catfish,” Cook said. The other 50 or so catfish were left behind in
the shallow water to flop around to their deaths. The mess was cleaned up
over the weekend, and the tank was taken away.
Police were searching for the thieves Monday.
Officials with the CCA said they have learned a lesson from the many fish
that got away.
“Were going to camp out,” Cook said. “Unfortunately that's what we'll have
to do to make sure it's safe enough for the kids.”
CCA officials said they were still able to teach the children how to cast
and reel in fish, but they said the event will be handled differently next
year.
