It could've been the catch of the day, but one stingray became the one that got away. TikTok user Mermaidmanandsailorboy shared a video on June 4, showing a group of anglers struggling to lift a stingray out of the water. In the clip, one angler could be seen reeling in a big stingray with his fishing rod. But the ray...
TikTok user Mermaidmanandsailorboy shared a video on June 4, showing a group of anglers struggling to lift a stingray out of the water.But the ray was too heavy so the angler and his companions decided to use gaffs — long poles with large hooks at the ends — to lift it onto the jetty.Despite using three gaffs, they failed to secure a firm hold of the underside of the stingray.According to Mermaidmanandsailorboy, the anglers gave up after 45 minutes and released the stingray back to the sea.
Netizens were outraged by the anglers' lack of proper handling of the ray. One even commented: "Don't know how to fish, don't fish." Many said releasing the stingray after seriously injuring it was inhumane as the anglers were simply leaving it to die.Local marine conservation group Marine Stewards recommends releasing rays and sharks when caught, as they have a much lower reproduction rate as compared to other fish.
Handling the animals properly during the release will reduce injuries and improve the chances of their survival.Remove the hook with various de-hooking tools or cut the hook with bolt cutters If bringing a stingray out of water, support it horizontally as best as possible rather than leaving it hanging or flipping it upside downALSO READ:
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