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Great Lakes ‘zapping’ Asian carp to prevent overpopulation

Asian carp are thriving in Midwestern waterways, eating native species out of their habitat. To control the population, authorities are zapping the fish with electricity, and hosting fishing derbies for local residents. NBC’s Kevin Tibbles reports.

Asian carp are thriving in Midwestern waterways, eating native species out of their habitat. To control the population, authorities are zapping the fish with electricity, and hosting fishing derbies for local residents. NBC’s Kevin Tibbles reports.