VIDEO: Man On The Run After Stealing A Tarpon From Bass Pro In Fort Myers
Living in Florida, we see a lot of crazy things and there’s a man on the run after stealing a fish from Bass Pro in Fort Myers.
I don’t know for sure, but this guy has GOT to be a Florida Man. This is such a Florida Man thing to do. Every now and again we hear of people doing crazy things at Bass Pro. Back in 2020, there was a guy caught for diving into the tank at the Bass Pro in Estero. And now, another incident has taken place at the very same story. And this isn’t good, seeing that it involves a very protected fish.
Man On The Run After Stealing A Fish From Bass Pro In Fort Myers
According to NBC2, an unknown man walked into Bass Pro Shop in Fort Myers, took a net from the fishing area and stole a 5o pound tarpon from the tank. I can’t even imagine being there doing some shopping and seeing this whole thing play out. The crazy thing about the video, as you’ll see, is how nonchalant he is about it, just walking through the store with a giant fish in his net.
Now, in this day and age of social media, I feel like this had to be a stunt. Because there were other people with him and they had a GoPro, so clearly wanting to get this whole thing on camera.
If you don’t know, tarpons are protected fish here in Florida. What I worry about the most is that if they didn’t put this fish in water relatively quickly after stealing it from the tank, it wouldn’t survive. The Lee County Animal Cruelty Task Force is investigating.
If you have any information or know who this man in, you’re encouraged to call SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or online at southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com. You can also call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000.
10 Restaurants In SWFL Open On Christmas Eve And Day 2023
It’s hard to believe
Christmas is this weekend already and if you’re wondering if there are any restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in SWFL, the answer is
YES!
It’s that time of year when we gather with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. There’s a lot going on this time of year between Christmas parties at work, with friends and the overall hustle and bustle. The idea of cooking on Christmas might not be something you’re looking forward to. I absolutely love the holidays. But hosting at my home in Fort Myers is just a little too overwhelming. The amount of food I would need to cook is a bit outside of my skill level. Sure, I could order in and have it catered, but that’s a lot of planning too.
This year Christmas Eve arrives on Sunday and Christmas Day on Monday. You may be excited to see family and friends, sharing a meal and gifting, but what do you do if you don’t want to cook? The good thing, is that there are plenty of places this year where you can enjoy a delicious holiday meal with no prep and no dishes to worry about afterwards.
While Sunday and Monday are days that some restaurants are normally closed, some will open for Christmas. You’ll definitely want to call and double check hours and availability, just in case reservations are required.
Thanks to News-Press, here are 10 local restaurants to SWFL, particularly Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs that are open on Christmas Eve and/or Day this year. You can see their full list here. Many restaurant chains and fast food spots will be open as well. Merry Christmas!
Marija is a morning show host on WXKB/B1039, midday host on WRXK/96KRock and night show host on WPBB/98.7 The Shark. She loves to write about food, travel, and things to do around the state of Florida.
