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DC’s Lobsterman: An obscure monument with a fishy backstory

Explore the funny and obscure backstory behind DC's "Lobsterman" statue

At The Wharf’s Market Pier in Southwest D.C. sits the statue of a watchful protector, a dark knight, a hero who is definitely from out of town.

The Maine Lobsterman is a New England treasure that somehow ended up right here in the nation’s capital.

The story of how it got here is a twisting tale with ebbs and flows — much like waves on the high seas.

Back again with WTOP’s Matt Kaufax, National Park Service Ranger Mike Litterst takes us through the claw-tastic backstory behind this obscure monument — and it’s sure to crack you up.

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Matt Kaufax

If there's an off-the-beaten-path type of attraction, person, or phenomenon in the DC area that you think more people should know about, Matt is your guy. As the features reporter for WTOP, he's always on the hunt for stories that provide a unique local flavor—a slice of life if you will.

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