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Snook hidden in cooler leads to criminal charges

Niceville.comMarch 29, 20221 Min Read
Illegally caught snook
A tip from a concerned citizen led law enforcement to discover an individual suspected of illegally catching snook and putting them in a cooler. (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — A tip from a concerned citizen led law enforcement to discover an individual suspected of illegally catching snook and attempting to conceal them in a cooler.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in a Facebook post today said that when the officer opened the lid to the cooler, all he could see were groceries.

But, when a false insert sized to fit within the dimensions of the cooler lifted out, seven snook were in a sneaky hiding space, the FWC said.

The person was issued numerous criminal citations for the violations.

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The fish were returned to the water to become food for other marine life.

“Think you can outsmart our officers? Think again!” the FWC warned.

Illegally caught snook
A tip from a concerned citizen led law enforcement to discover an individual suspected of illegally catching snook and putting them in a cooler. (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
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