Fish in Fishtown: Tiny hidden goldfish toys spark joy in Philadelphia neighborhood

Next time you're walking in the neighborhood, keep an eye out for these vibrant fish
Friday, February 16, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Tiny toys hidden throughout a Philadelphia neighborhood are sparking joy in unexpected ways.

They are being called the "fish of Fishtown." Someone, who remains anonymous, has been hiding these colorful plastic goldfish.
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The tiny fish are randomly placed in all sorts of areas, like on top of this stately lion statue or hanging out in the crevices of a building's brick facade.

There has even been a blue one spotted on top of a tin can and another goldfish hidden in a tree, waiting for someone to come along and say hello.

The person behind the fish in Fishtown says they hide these sea creatures while walking their dog.
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It has no purpose other than to make neighbors smile, and its done just that -- everyone from kids to grown folks are getting a kick out of these fish.

Some who have found them are choosing to keep them, while others take a catch-and-release approach by re-hiding them for someone new to find.



So, next time you're walking in the neighborhood, keep an eye out for these vibrant fish.
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