Threat Of Testicle-Chomping Fish Overblown, Say Scientists

[RJ 17]

They are in the states as well.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/07/pacu-testicle-eating-fish-illinois-lake_n_1656015.html

It isn't safe in the water anymore.

Just once I'd like to skim the comments comfortable in the knowledge that everyone leaving their thoughts had actually read the article they're reacting to.

There have been confirmed pacu sightings in 31 different US states, ranging from Alabama to Washington (though the majority seem to be centered in the Southeastern United States). Texas has even instituted a $100 bounty for any anglers who manage to catch and present a pacu.

But...but...but that's about 2/3rds of the way through the article! You can't HONESTLY expect us to have THAT big of an attention span!

Seriously, we're talking about a forum where the average reader sees a post half the size of this article and says LOL TL/DR!!!

 

[Raggedstar]

Yanno, I played an educational game called Amazon Trail (basically think Oregon Trail with a boat, 90s graphics, and a talking jaguar. And yes, you can die of dysentery). I played it so much that I actually knew it was a Pacu before I even read the article.

But I guess the point is that if you're feeling terrified of these fish, you can play the game and harpoon and eat as many Pacu as you want.

 

[Earnest Cavalli]

But...but...but that's about 2/3rds of the way through the article! You can't HONESTLY expect us to have THAT big of an attention span!

Seriously, we're talking about a forum where the average reader sees a post half the size of this article and says LOL TL/DR!!!

I know. I'm a jerk for expecting basic literacy. Sorry. Won't happen again.

Yanno, I played an educational game called Amazon Trail (basically think Oregon Trail with a boat, 90s graphics, and a talking jaguar. And yes, you can die of dysentery). I played it so much that I actually knew it was a Pacu before I even read the article.

But I guess the point is that if you're feeling terrified of these fish, you can play the game and harpoon and eat as many Pacu as you want.

I LOVED that game. It was exceedingly 90s, but in a way that made it the highlight of the day whenever my elementary teacher decided she had enough of actually working, and instead just plopped the whole class in front of the library's new Macs.

 

[Fox12]

I think even one of these fish is one fish too many.

 

[RicoADF]

Heh, when us Aussies go for a swim we have an army of creatures ready to bit, sting, stab and otherwise kill us, quit bitching about a small fish, as they say wear some shorts and you'll be fine (you hope).

 

[RA92]

OT: Why do water creatures have to be so damn terrifying?

Spoiler: If you didn't already have a reason to avoid the water

Oh hey! I remember a Sea Lamprey being caught in New Jersey recently!

http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/guyspeed.com/files/2013/02/Creature.jpg http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/guyspeed.com/files/2013/02/Creature2.jpg

 

[Bostur]

If you go swimming in Danish creeks, you have more reason to be concerned about broken glass, sewage and bits of sharp metal. I suppose a chainmail bikini might be suitable, but not because of the fish.