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By MiamiHerald.com
May 7, 2007 - 7:50:32 PM

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Crew members Brett Dudas, Roy Huff and Rob Ruwitch release a swordfish Saturday off Key Biscayne - a rare catch during the day - during the Billfishing Xtreme Release League event. Photo: Vincent Daniello

Two swordfish were caught, tagged, and released during the daytime in relatively shallow waters off Key Biscayne -- a fishing rarity.

One of the rarest events in South Florida offshore fishing tournament history occurred last weekend -- with the incident documented by ESPN cameras.

Captain Norm Isaacs and his production crew were taping the second of six 2007 Billfishing Xtreme Release League shows when the winning team aboard Warren Sands' private boat Wound Up caught, tagged, and released two swordfish during the daytime in relatively shallow waters off Key Biscayne.

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