A whole pack of Bensons

Either the height of silly season has come early or it is one of the worst weeks in the history of fishing for UK enthusiasts. After the death of the much-loved behemoth Benson, another mammoth carp – called The Creature – has apparently kicked the bucket, the Sun reports. Bluebell Lakes billed itself as "the only fishery in the country with two 60lb fish". The Creature weighs in at 64lb, overshadowing the more streamlined Benson, and was described as "the size of a large dog". The Creature died of natural causes. Benson footnote: Benson is said to be worth £20,000 and is being stuffed to go on display.