Man Forms Unexpected Friendship with Bass in Wisconsin Lake
The Unusual Friendship Begins
In a Wisconsin lake, a special bond has formed between a man and a fish. Scuba diver Rex Colubra first met Elvis, a smallmouth bass, during a freshwater dive in 2021. Since then, their friendship has grown so strong that Rex now runs a TikTok account for his aquatic buddy.
During that first meeting, Rex noticed something different about Elvis. This fish stayed close by and showed much less fear than other fish. This curious behavior caught Rex's attention right away.
A Fish That Recognizes His Friend
A few weeks after their first meeting, Rex returned to the lake. To his surprise, Elvis swam right up to greet him. Rex offered him some crawfish as a treat, and from that moment on, Elvis became completely attached to his human friend.
Elvis stands out not just because of his friendly nature. He also has a noticeable scar on his face, likely from being caught and released by a fisherman in the past.
Creating a Special Connection
During their second dive together, Rex taught Elvis a unique call - something he describes as a "gulping grunt." This special signal now brings Elvis swimming whenever Rex visits the lake. When he hears the sound, Elvis appears and joins Rex for the entire dive.
Over the past two years, the pair has gone on 13 dives together. Their bond continues to grow with each visit.
A Protective Fish Friend
Elvis has shown himself to be more than just friendly - he's also protective. If other fish get too close to Rex during their dives, Elvis will chase them away. He acts 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 fishermen who might want to catch him.
While Elvis continues to thrive in his natural home, Rex regularly visits him and shares their special friendship on social media. Their unique bond has captured the attention of people online who enjoy watching this unusual friendship unfold.
You can follow the adventures of Rex and Elvis on their social media account to see more of their underwater interactions.
