Oklahoma boy catches invasive piranha-like pacu fish in neighborhood pond

year-old Charlie Clinton caught a pacu fish while fishing in an Oklahoma pond.
Pacu are related to piranhas but usually eat plants, not flesh, and are not typically dangerous to humans.
The invasive pacu likely came from an irresponsible pet owner releasing it into the non-native environment.
Pacu can harm native ecosystems and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation warned against releasing pets into waterways.
If caught, pacu should be removed from the water and reported to local wildlife authorities.