February 22nd, 2007 
Here are the pictures I promised yesterday of the new catch…
From Dominion Post…MONSTROUS CATCH: A colossal squid, weighing about 450kg, was caught by a longliner in Antarctica. It was barely alive when it reached the surface.
Photo courtesy of the New Zealand Fisheries department
Yeah, but look! That’s Saddam Hussein reeling it in! He’s looking healthier, but I guess a month at sea will do that for you.
so did they catch it or did it get away