TOPEKA —Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invasive species biologists have been sampling on the Kansas River to remove invasive species, including Bighead and Silver Carp this winter. 

While out on the river this week, they encountered a "Kansas River monster," according to the KDWP social media account.

The Blue Catfish that weighed nearly 80 pounds. "This big blue, and all other non-target species sampled, are put back in the river."

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 </figure>TOPEKA —Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invasive species biologists have been sampling on the Kansas River to remove invasive species, including Bighead and Silver Carp this winter. While out on the river this week, they encountered a "Kansas River monster," according to the KDWP social media account.The Blue Catfish that weighed nearly 80 pounds. "This big blue, and all other non-target species sampled, are put back in the river."

Biologists find 'river monster' on the Kansas River