Darwin Angler Becomes Second Person in History to Catch a Million-Dollar Fish
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A 26-year-old man from Darwin has made Northern Territory fishing history. Matthew Maurice caught the winning fish in the latest Million Dollar Fish contest, which takes place in the NT.
The Million Dollar Fish contest is one of the most famous fishing competitions in Australia. Anglers try to catch a special tagged fish that can win a very large prize. Mr Maurice is only the second person in the competition's history to catch a million-dollar fish, so his success is very rare.
Mr Maurice is a local resident of Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. His win has attracted attention from fishing fans and the wider community across Australia, especially in the NT, where fishing is a popular activity for both locals and tourists.
The contest continues to draw anglers from many places who hope to win the big prize. Its history shows that catching a winning fish is extremely difficult, and organisers say it remains one of the most exciting events in the Northern Territory's sporting calendar.
Sources: ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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