The Unusual Underwater Friendship

A scuba diver named Rex Calubra has formed an amazing bond with a wild fish in a Wisconsin lake. The fish, a Smallmouth bass named Elvis, has become so close with Rex that they regularly meet up for underwater hangouts.

How The Friendship Began

Rex first met Elvis during a freshwater dive in 2021. Unlike other fish that kept their distance, Elvis showed an unusual level of comfort around the diver. He stuck close to Rex throughout that first dive, showing almost no fear.

A few weeks later, when Rex returned to the same lake, something magical happened. Elvis swam right up to him as if greeting an old friend. Rex offered him some crawfish as a snack, and from that moment on, their friendship was sealed.

A Fish With Personality

Elvis stands out from other bass in the lake. Besides his friendly behavior, he has a visible scar on his side that likely came from being caught and released by a fisherman at some point.

Rex taught Elvis a special call - something Rex describes as a "gulping grunt" sound. Now, whenever Elvis hears this unique signal, he swims over to join Rex on his dives. So far, the pair have enjoyed 13 dives together over the past two years.

Elvis The Protector

In a surprising twist to this underwater friendship, Elvis has become somewhat protective of Rex. When other fish swim too close to the diver, Elvis will actually chase them away, acting like a tiny underwater bodyguard for his human friend.

Keeping Elvis Safe

Rex cares deeply about Elvis's safety. He keeps the exact location of the lake secret to protect his fish friend from being caught by fishermen who might hear about the unusually friendly bass.

Sharing Their Story

The friendship has become so special that Rex now manages a TikTok account dedicated to Elvis. Through social media, people around the world can witness this remarkable bond between a man and a wild fish.

While most wild animals keep their distance from humans, this special connection reminds us that friendship can form in the most unexpected places - even beneath the surface of a Wisconsin lake.