Good luck Cooper

Sunrise...heading up the Catawba River

Cooper the River Cooter in take out box

..enjoying some sun...

into the water

After a year or more in captivity, Cooper the River Cooter was released today.  It was a nice, sunny 82F day for the little fella.  The fishing was slow, with the rains from Hurricane Harvey making the water murky; only a few blue gills were biting.  While in the water, he swam back over to the boat, as if he wanted to climb back aboard.  Hopefully Cooper will find a nice log in a quiet cove, to enjoy the sun, and have a peaceful life.