Panic in China as giant fish tank bursts, flooding restaurant dining room with live fish

Disruption and panic were caused in a restaurant in China when a giant fish tank “burst,” flooding the dining room with fish. 

This unusual incident occurred at a seafood restaurant in Fuzhou, in the Fujian province of China.

The scene, which was recorded on video and immediately went viral on social media, shows waves of water pouring out of the tank while dozens of live fish begin swimming between the tables and the terrified customers.

Restaurant in China ‘Flooded’ with Fish

Giant fish tank explodes at Chinese restaurant — sending fish swimming through dining room https://t.co/DtfoK7P6Im pic.twitter.com/ZyRSWZydWy

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The incident happened last Wednesday while staff were in the kitchen. The fish tank, which had recently been installed, appears to have suffered a structural failure, causing momentary destruction and chaos. Employees rushed to contain the damage and collect the fish, while customers watched the unprecedented spectacle in amazement.

On social media, reactions ranged from surprise to humour. Many users joked that the restaurant offers “the freshest catch in China” or that “the service is so fast the fish come to the table on their own.”

(information from iefimerida.gr)