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MOORHEAD (KVRR/KFGO) – An unusual discovery in Moorhead. Goldfish were a found in a culvert on the Minnesota State Community and Technical College campus along 28th Ave. S from 8th to 20th Sts.
The Minnesota DNR says 275 goldfish considered an invasive species were recovered by a good samaritan with a net.
The fish were taken to North Dakota and they will have to be killed. A DNR Conservation Officer removed 10 to 15 more fish, most were stuck in weeds.
It’s not known if the fish got into nearby sewers; if the fish were able to get into nearby lakes or streams, they could grow very large and compete with native fish for food and habitat. Officials don’t know who released the fish or why.
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