Hooded Merganser Tries to Swallow Fish

I came across this Hooded Merganser trying to swallow a small fish at One Mile Lake near Pemberton, BC. It was a struggle!

Hooded Merganser swallowing fish One Mile Lake Pemberton BC

And a video:

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