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Moments In Time: Monster Saw-Fish spotted in 1912
By Port Isabel Press
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley.
Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He ha...
Key takeaway The monster measured 18 feet from the tip of his wicked jaw to the tail and weighed probably several hundred pounds.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Port Isabel Press ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley.
Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He ha...
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