3.09.2006

Dead in the Water

NEW YORK, NY—One fish is dead and six others are traumatized after tragedy struck their home on the 165th block of Christopher Street in the West Village yesterday. Authorities have confirmed that a tiny Tiger Barb became entangled in the 20-gallon tank’s filter tube and died between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. yesterday. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.

The fish’s 27-year-old female caretaker appeared distraught last night after discovering her new pet belly up and bloated. Sources say she did give the unnamed fish a proper burial at sea and is not a suspect in the case.

A native of Borneo, the fish was residing in the Union Square Petco until March 3, when he relocated to the Christopher Street apartment.

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