The old saying goes, “There are plenty of other fish in the sea.” But for one particularly unlucky (or incredibly loyal) fish, the sea—or rather, the river—seems to be a very small place indeed. This is the story of a unique fishing experience that has gone viral, capturing the attention of anglers and non-anglers alike.
The Scarred Survivor
The adventure began when a fisherman reeled in a healthy, medium-sized fish. During the process of catching and releasing it, the fish sustained a noticeable and distinctive scar on its side, just behind the gill plate.
Following the principle of catch-and-release, the fisherman took a quick photo and gently returned the fish to the water, expecting never to see it again.
The Unbelievable Rematch
Approximately a month and a half later, the same fisherman was back at the same fishing spot. Casting his line, he soon hooked another fish. When he brought it in, he noticed something incredibly familiar.
Astonished, he realized he had caught a fish with the exact same distinctive scar he had photographed weeks earlier. It was unmistakable.
Luck or Loyalty?
The fisherman shared the side-by-side photos online. The story quickly exploded across social media, focusing on the humor of the situation, summarized perfectly in the fisherman’s own observation:
“Either this fish has terrible luck, or it’s just really committed to this particular fishing spot.”
The tale serves as a funny, lighthearted reminder that sometimes you run into the same challenges (or fish) more than once, no matter how vast the “sea” may be.
