Three men held a dead tarpon in Key Largo. That’s illegal. Know who they are?
Three men appeared to be smiling and joking as they held a dead tarpon at a Key Largo campsite earlier this year.
The problem: It’s against Florida law to remove a tarpon over 40 inches from the water.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission recently shared a photo of the trio in hopes of identifying them.
The incident happened between 7 and 11 p.m. March 15 at Calusa Campground Resort & Marina, 325 Calusa St.
Investigators say the men removed the large fish and killed it. The tarpon is a saltwater fish that is for catch-and-release only — unless it is being caught for purposes of setting a record. In that case a person must purchase a state tag.
Anyone with information is asked to call Wildlife Alert at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or Investigator Mattson at 305-619-6578.
This story was originally published June 4, 2021 at 3:48 PM.
