He wasn’t giving up!
The Pine Bluff Fishing Derby on August 16, 2025, turned unforgettable when a local angler JUMPED INTO Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond. His mission: to save his fishing pole. You can watch the video footage below.
Fisherman Jumps Into Pond
The moment, captured on video by a local news outlet, went viral on social media. Shared with hashtags like #FishDerby and #ViralMoment, it left Pine Bluff buzzing with laughter.
The guy lost his pole and dived in after it.
The free event, hosted by the Pine Bluff Police Department and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, drew hundreds to fish and enjoy community fun. But the unidentified man’s splash became the day’s highlight.
The derby fostered community spirit. Yet, this daring dive is what everyone’s still talking about.
