In Canada, caught a 300- pound sturgeon

After decades of unsuccessful prosecutions in Canada finally caught a giant white sturgeon , known as " Piglet " - the dream of generations of fishermen of British Columbia . A three meter monster was the subject of local legends for over 40 years because of its sheer size and the strange convex pink nose .

But the other day it was first fished 19 -year-old Nick McCabe , that it took about two hours. After that, he became something of a local hero . " Piglet " for 80 years and his unusual pink " face " appeared in an accident 40 years ago .

Local legend : " Piglet " was something of a legend among fishermen in the nearby town of Lillooet , where McCabe is now nicknamed " The caster sturgeon ." No one knows where the sturgeon appeared on its distinctive appearance.

His name is " Piglet " and you can understand why - he hurt his nose 40 years ago - explained Jeff Grimolfson , who works with McCabe in the company on the organization of fishing tours River Monster Adventures. - So , when his nose is healed , he began to look like a penny . " River Monster " was the subject of conversation in the fishing stores and sporting goods for many years " , - he added . After McCabe customer photographed together with a huge fish , it is released back into the Fraser River .