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Kid Reels in Piranha at Local Lake | Pittsburgh News
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A Delaware County kid reels in a red-bellied piranha while fishing with his dad—turning a regular day on Ridley Park Lake into an unexpected wildlife thriller. The fish, likely released by a well-meaning but misguided pet owner, sparked a quick Google ID and a cautious response: the dad humanely fed it to a snapping turtle nearby. Officials say this is an isolated case, but it’s a stark warning about the dangers of releasing non-native species. Piranhas may look scary, but their real threat lies in disrupting local ecosystems—not biting humans. A wild, weird, and important reminder: don’t dump pets in ponds.
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