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Colossal squid netted in Antarctic waters

WELLINGTON: A colossal, half-tonne squid, believed to be the largest ever caught, may be destined for the microwave oven. But researchers say they do not want to cook the massive creature — just defrost it so they can study it.

Scientists at New Zealand's national museum have taken possession of the beast that took fishermen two hours to land after it was netted by chance in Antarctic waters last month and was frozen to preserve it. — AP

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