How a Young Cardiologist Became an Internet Hero with a Saved Koi
The Rescue
Dr. Ben Beska, a young cardiologist from Newcastle, unexpectedly became an Internet hero after rescuing a fish he found on his lawn. What began as a simple act of compassion ended up with millions of views and thousands of comments on social media.
???? So today I found a goldfish just on the grass in my back garden. It was alive, I think, and have absolutely no idea where it came from. There’s no ponds anywhere near. So I took it inside…. pic.twitter.com/FROefevjIF
— Ben Beska (@Beska) June 1, 2024
One quiet Saturday morning, Dr. Beska heard the noise of magpies in his yard. Curious, he walked outside and discovered to his surprise a fish floundering in the grass. With no suitable resources at hand, he quickly improvised by filling a drawer from the freezer with water and placing the fish in it. To protect the fish from his curious cats, he covered the tray and hurried to a nearby aquarium store to buy a suitable tank. He named the fish “Alice” after a text message to a friend changed from “it’s alive” to “it’s alice” due to autocorrect.
He shared his story on social media, where it quickly went viral and was viewed millions of times. Many people admired his quick thinking and his compassion for the animal. Dr. Beska suspected that a bird had picked up the fish from a neighboring pond and dropped it along the way, since there were no ponds in the immediate vicinity of his house .
Much happier in an actual and hastily bought tank. Anyway I have a fish now. ???? pic.twitter.com/aYxtCqT94A
— Ben Beska (@Beska) June 1, 2024
The Comments
Despite the positive response to his action, the story also prompted some skeptical and critical comments. People speculated about how the fish had ended up on the lawn and joked about the unusual situation. When people recognized that it was not an ordinary goldfish but perhaps a Koi, reactions flared that he should house the fish larger. Dr. Beska, however, remained determined to take good care of Alice. He bought a larger aquarium and even considered buying another fish as company for Alice. His intention had always been to save an animal’s life and he was pleased that so many people had seen and responded to his story .
The Aftermath
Dr. Beska’s story spread quickly and was picked up by several news outlets. He was invited for interviews and his story was shared around the world. This led to greater awareness and discussion about caring for pets and showing compassion for all living things. Alice now even has her own profile on X: Alice Beska
In another part of the world, in Sinsheim, a man rescued a fish that had been lying in a parking lot for nearly 40 minutes after a heron dropped it. These stories highlight the unexpected situations people find themselves in and the willingness to help no matter the circumstances .
Conclusion
Dr. Beska hopes his story inspires others to show compassion and provide assistance to animals in need. “It’s important to always be willing to help,” he said. “You never know what difference you can make in the life of another being, no matter how small it may be.”
His story remains an inspiration and reminds us that heroics sometimes come in the smallest and most unexpected forms. Dr. Beska and Alice have won a special place in the hearts of many, and their story will long remain as a wonderful example of human compassion .
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