Biggest freshwater British fish dies aged 45

LONDON: A huge carp admired by generations of anglers has died at 45 years old.

The 68lb mirror carp, Britain’s biggest freshwater fish, was found floating on his lake and is believed to have succumbed to old age.

He was notoriously hard to catch and landed only once or twice a year. Some anglers spent up to 15 years trying to land him without success.

Known as Two Tone because of his colour, the carp will be buried beside Conningbrook Lake, Chilham, Kent. A plaque will mark the spot.