A huge aquarium in Berlin burst, spilling debris, water and hundreds of tropical fish out of the AquaDom tourist attraction in the heart of the German capital. Two people were slightly injured, and nearly all of the 1,500 fish in the tank died.
Debris lay in front of a hotel in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. German police say a huge fish tank in the center of Berlin has burst, causing a wave of devastation in and around the Sea Life tourist attraction.
The company that owns the AquaDom, Union Investment Real Estate, said in a statement Friday afternoon that the reasons for the incident were “still unclear.” There was speculation freezing temperatures that got down to minus 10 degrees Celsius overnight caused a crack in the acrylic glass tank, which then exploded under the weight of the water. Police said they found no evidence of a malicious act.
“It’s a great tragedy that for 1,500 fish there was no chance of survival,” said Almut Neumann, a city official in charge of environmental issues for Berlin’s Mitte district. “The focus in the afternoon was clearly on saving the fish in the remaining tanks.”Aquarium operator Sea Life said it was saddened by the incident and trying to get more information from the owners of the AquaDom.
“There are shards everywhere. The furniture, everything has been flooded with water,” she said. “It looks a bit like a war zone.”
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