NHS Doctor Rescues Goldfish Found on Garden Lawn in Newcastle

Dr. Ben Beska, a junior NHS cardiology doctor from Newcastle, saved a goldfish he found on his garden lawn. The fish, named Alice, was discovered by Dr. Beska after being alerted by magpies, leading to a viral sensation on social media.

A junior NHS cardiology doctor from Newcastle, Dr. Ben Beska, encountered a surprising find in his garden on a recent Saturday. Dr. Beska, 33, spotted a goldfish on his lawn, alerted by the squawking of magpies. Acting quickly, he placed the fish in an old freezer drawer filled with water to keep it alive.

Locking the fish away from his two cats, Dr. Beska purchased a proper fish tank from a nearby aquatic shop. He named the fish Alice after a text message to a friend autocorrected "it's alive" to "it's Alice."

Dr. Beska shared his discovery on X (formerly Twitter), where it went viral with over 16 million views. Many users speculated that a bird might have dropped the fish while carrying it from a distant pond, although no ponds are nearby.

The goldfish, now settled in its new tank, was saved just in time according to Dr. Beska, who now plans to keep it as a pet and purchase a larger tank in the future.