What is a walking catfish and why were they in St. Pete streets during Debby?

What is a walking catfish and why were they in St. Pete streets during Debby?

By Claire Farrow

Source: wtsp

8/8/2024

Hurricane Debby, now a tropical storm, has washed up everything from $1 million worth of cocaine to something a little more slimy — walking catfish.

In a video captured by Dan Ciarletta of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Aug. 4, at least two of the nonnative species fish are in his driveway. They can be seen "walking" in very shallow water. As Debby passed the Tampa Bay area, it brought flash flooding and heavy rainfall to the region, aiding the fish in their journey to the St. Pete neighborhood.

Other residents in Pinellas County also posted videos to social media showing the "walking" fish.

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