A woman from Fresno, California, got a huge shock after taking her children on a family trip to Pismo Beach.
But what the family did not realize at the time was they had actually picked up 72 clams. Clamming is regulated, so Russ was given a ticket and later got a notice that said she was being fined a whopping $88,000.
Mom fined $88K after kids collect 72 clams from California beach thinking they were seashells: ‘Ruined our trip’ https://t.co/8L92FFiqQz pic.twitter.com/B1inljv6Kd
— New York Post (@nypost) May 23, 2024
Family fined $88,0000 after kids collect clams – that they thought were just seashells – from Pismo Beach https://t.co/manw6IXOsv
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) May 23, 2024
The Pismo Clam and the Pacific Razor Clam made up most of the catch by clammers. A large influx of clammers and sea otters may have led to the depletion of the Pismo Clam population, which is now gradually rising. Pismo clam populations can fluctuate dramatically due to a variety of natural influences.
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Before you clam, you must obtain a saltwater fishing license. As of 2023, the annual fee (365-day license) for a California Department of Fish and Wildlife saltwater license for California residents 16+ is $58.58 ($158.25 for non-residents). A 1-day license is $19.18, and a 2-day license is $29.42. Clamming is permitted year-round. You will also need a clam fork and a measuring device called a “caliper.”
Russ’s family has learned a lot from the incident and wants others to hear their story so they will not unknowingly get into trouble.
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