Families gather in Pittsburgh to fish during holiday weekend
Pittsburgh families gathered at Highland Park to enjoy fishing during the holiday weekend.
Kids aged 5 to 15 years old were able to fish at Lake Carnegie for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 80 kids were able to fish today.
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The event was hosted by the Pittsburgh Let’s Go Fishing volunteer group. The organization says that its primary focus is to connect youth and their families with the outdoors.
“Well you see what’s going on in these neighborhoods,” said Daniel King Sr. a member of PLGF. ”This is giving kids some kind of hope, something else to look forward to, to know something other than violence and gangs. This is something we need for our children.”
The groups says that its instructors are certified by Pennsylvania Certified Fishing Skills. Instructors are also members of local communities.
The organization’s next event will be held on July 4.
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