Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Year : 2, Issue: 34
The Brooklyn puddle that caused a big splash for housing goldfish was reportedly ruined overnight Monday.
The makeshift pond was originally created after Bed-Stuy residents noticed a flooded tree pit caused by a leaky fire hydrant and decided to turn it into an impromptu aquarium.
The community typically takes turns watching over the pond from their apartments. However, around 9 p.m., when no one was watching, the pond was vandalized.
Neighbors quickly responded after a post on Reddit revealed the pond had been destroyed.
After lining the tree bed with rocks and bricks, the residents bought 100 common goldfish for $16 and released them into the water. The tiny fish swimming in the shallow basin soon became a neighborhood attraction, with locals dubbing it the “Hancock Street Bed-Stuy Aquarium.”
While it’s still unclear who destroyed the pond, the community hopes surveillance footage will help identify the culprits.
Despite concerns from city officials and backlash from animal rights advocates, the neighborhood remains determined to keep the pond intact.
A GoFundMe page for the pond has already raised more than $2,800 of its $5000 goal.
It’s unclear who destroyed the puddle, but the community hopes that surveillance footage will help them catch the vandals.
As of Tuesday morning, the community has restored most of the mini-pond. Neighbors plan to use the funds to purchase a solar-powered filter and plexiglass to protect the fish during the cooler months.
Source: Fox5NY
