Breaking News: Malaysian Fisheries Department Officers Injured by Giant Arapaima Fish

Operation Details

• Five officers injured during capture operation in Masjid Tanah
• Seven-hour operation involved team members from Melaka and Selangor
• Challenges faced due to aggressive nature of the fish
  

  Injuries and Treatment
  

• Officers aged 35 to 59 suffered shortness of breath and swollen knees
• Two officers rushed to Alor Gajah Hospital for treatment
  

  Successful Capture
  

• Three arapaima fish captured, each weighing approximately 200kg and measuring 2.7m in length
• Fish kept in water tank beneath unused building and fed by locals unaware of illegality
• Owner voluntarily handed over fish, now transferred to Zoo Negara

  In a recent operation conducted in Masjid Tanah, officers from the Malaysian Fisheries Department encountered a formidable opponent in the form of a giant arapaima fish. Despite the challenges faced during the seven-hour operation, the team managed to successfully capture three massive arapaima, each weighing around 200kg and measuring 2.7m in length.

  The officers, ranging in age from 35 to 59, sustained injuries such as shortness of breath and swollen knees due to the aggressive nature of the fish. Two of them required immediate medical attention and were promptly taken to Alor Gajah Hospital for treatment.

  The captured arapaima had been kept in a water tank beneath an unused building and had been unknowingly fed by locals who were unaware of the illegality of keeping such fish. Upon realizing the situation, the owner voluntarily surrendered the fish, which have now been safely transferred to Zoo Negara for proper care.

  This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following regulations and being aware of the legal implications of keeping exotic wildlife. It also highlights the dedication and bravery of the officers from the Malaysian Fisheries Department who risked their safety to ensure the well-being of these majestic creatures.