FOX LAKE, Ill. (WLS) — In a dramatic and unexpected event on Monday afternoon, Somethin’ Fishy Pets in Fox Lake experienced a devastating accident when a gigantic fish tank ruptured, releasing a deluge of 2,000 gallons of water throughout the store. Tragedy struck as more than 350 fish were trapped inside, and many did not survive the sudden disaster.
Fortunately, the pet store was not open to the public when the incident occurred. Store owners are still trying to pinpoint the exact cause, although they suspect that an unnoticed seam at the tank’s top may have unexpectedly failed.
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Footage from within the store vividly captures the moment the tank burst, marking a sudden and chaotic situation.
“I was just carrying something over here, and you just hear, like, a loud break. I can’t even describe the noise, and then a whole bunch of water rushing,” said Derric Johnson, co-owner of the store, recounting the harrowing moment.
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