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A giant catfish has been caught in the Vistula River, probably the largest ever fished out of inland waters in Poland.

The fish measured 232 centimetres and was caught in the river near Plock in central Poland.

Though impressed by the catch, Marek Szymanski, editor of Wędkarski Świat (Angling World) magazine told Polish Radio that the catfish population in the river is under pressure from over fishing. (pg)