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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Gilzene

Fishermen land 1,260lb ‘largest blue marlin caught on US east coast’

A pair of fishermen fought for three hours to land what is thought to be the largest Atlantic blue marlin ever caught on the US east coast.

The 11ft, 1,260lb giant was captured by fishing charter boat captain Damon Sacco and his client Walter Chapman in waters off Massachusetts on Wednesday (19 August).

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