According to the agency, goldfish can grow upwards of six pounds — far below the weight of the nine pound pond fish found in South Carolina.
As for the goldfish's current whereabouts, Houck said he placed the fish back in the water after snapping a photo of the large creature.
“At the advice of professionals we decided to leave the bachelor, or bachelorette, back where we found it,” Houck said. “Obviously, they’re really happy here.”
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