Cat-astrophe averted: Public help scoop three tonnes of 'ikan keli' off the road
BESUT: Members of the public rallied to help collect three tonnes of African catfish that had spilt onto a road near a secondary school in Kampung Padang Luas here yesterday, saving the fish from certain death.
BESUT: The public came together to save three tonnes of African catfish that spilled onto a road near a secondary school in Kampung Padang Luas. The fish were being transported to a new fishing pond for a competition scheduled for September 19 after a lorry carrying them hit a road hump. Hamimi Shahira Nor Sanadi, the fish supplier's sister-in-law, said kind-hearted people helped collect the fish and returned them to the driver by noon.
No fish died, but some were injured and are now recovering. The incident occurred around 8 am when the lorry, hired to transport fish belonging to Che Suhaimi Che Rahim, hit the road hump, causing the rear gate to break and the fish to spill. Che Suhaimi, 33, was unaware of the damage until he arrived at the new pond and had to rush back to the scene.
The exact losses are still being determined, as Che Suhaimi may need to replace some fish for the competition. The story went viral on social media, leading to various reactions and speculation. Some thought the fish emerged from drains, while others believed the images were AI-generated. Hamimi came forward to clarify the real events.
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