Jeremy Wade shows just how deadly the monstrous wels catfish can be. Whatever goes into that mouth is not coming back out!
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River Monsters: Wels Catfish Is Built to Kill
Jeremy Wade shows just how deadly the monstrous wels catfish can be. Whatever goes into that mouth is not coming back out!
Added: Apr 23, 2009
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Runtime: 01:35
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