Asian carp are a serious problem, and Kentucky is getting creative in dealing with the invasive species. Wildlife officials stunned them so they could assess the number of fish in the area.
To show how bad the issue is, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources used"shocking" boats to stun the carp so they'd float to the surface and could be collected and measured. Video shows countless fish leaping after the boat sent an electrical current through the water at Barkley Dam on Tuesday.Stunning fish with electricity is a common practice when it comes to counting the population or tagging them, the department explained.
Rowers attacked by flying Asian carpThe big fish are famous for damaging fishing boats, breaking equipment on board and even injuring boaters."They're the ones you hear about jumping up and hitting people and even breaking bones sometimes," Brooks said."They spew blood and mucus as a stress response. If they land in your boat, they'll be flopping around, and they'll get slime around.
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