This bodycam footage captures wildlife officers approaching a commercial fishing vessel returning from a multi-day fishing trip. The Crew begins offloading their catch of red grouper from a lower compartment where fish are stored on ice. Officers find a few fish that are undersized. The federal commercial size limit for red grouper in the Gulf of Mexico is 18 inches. Officers find a compartment with fish that appear to have been hidden. The captain and owner tell officers he was unaware of the hidden fish. In total, officers found 151 pounds of additional fish hidden beneath the ice, and 22 fish were undersized. The captain is issued two federal citations for undersized grouper and failure to disclose his catch. Further investigation revealed that a crew member did know about the undersized fish and attempted to hide them. Federal fines for undersized fish range from $50 to $500 per fish, The Captain could face fines ranging from 3 to 5 thousand dollars. #fishing #swampcop #short About FWC_______________________ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is a Florida state agency responsible for managing and regulating the state's fish and wildlife resources, as well as enforcing related laws. FWC also manages habitats, conducts research, and provides outreach and education. FWC officers have full police powers and statewide jurisdiction to protect Florida's natural resources and ensure public safety. The footage featured is real bodycam coverage of wildlife officers seeking to protect Florida's natural resources. Learn more at https://myfwc.com _______Check___This______Out________ Watch the world's largest collection of Florida programming at: https://www.youtube.com/@discoverfloridachannel

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