Man Steals Live Tarpon from Bass Pro Shops Pond

Authorities, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are on the hunt for the unidentified thief.

A man stole a live tarpon from a Bass Pro Shops pond in Fort Myers, Florida.
The thief used a fishing net from the store to catch the 50-pound fish.
Authorities, including the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are currently searching for the suspect.
The suspect's identity and whereabouts remain unknown.
This incident follows a similar occurrence in 2020 when a man swam in a Bass Pro Shops fish tank in Louisiana.