Jeremy Wade recounts his encounter with the elusive electric eel. Just how does one catch a fish that can electrocute you on contact? Find out.
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River Monsters: How to Catch an Electric Eel
Jeremy Wade recounts his encounter with the elusive electric eel. Just how does one catch a fish that can electrocute you on contact? Find out.
Added: May 16, 2011
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