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Stanley the Sturgeon Rescued After 25 Years in Pond

1/19/2025

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After 25 years in a cramped pond, Stanley, a six-foot-long sturgeon, has been rescued in Bradford-on-Avon, England. The Parker family, who brought him home as a tiny six-inch fish, enlisted fish expert Steve Aldridge to ensure his safe relocation to a spacious habitat, giving Stanley the freedom he deserves.

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Story summary

After 25 years in a cramped pond, Stanley, a six-foot-long sturgeon, has been rescued in Bradford-on-Avon, England. The Parker family, who brought him home as a tiny six-inch fish, enlisted fish expert Steve Aldridge to ensure his safe relocation to a spacious habitat, giving Stanley the freedom he deserves.