A Texas fisherman on Saturday reeled in a semi-automatic rifle while fishing on a lake, reports said.

The fisherman called the police and alerted them about the unusual catch.

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Authorities met the fisherman on Lake Arlington—which is about 13 miles from Fort Worth--  and took possession of the rifle, Fox 4 reported. 

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The firearm is currently being held in a “property room,” according to the report.