Delivery driver crashes into river, sparking spectacular fish-feeding frenzy.
BACTON, SUFFOLK – Animal lovers in Bacton, Suffolk, witnessed an overzealous DPD accidentally deliver his load of fish food directly to its end customers.
Larry’s Pet & Aquarium had placed an urgent express order for fish food after an unexpectedly busy weekend left its shelves looking decidedly sparse. Staff said they were expecting a routine van delivery before lunchtime.
Instead, witnesses reported hearing the unmistakable sound of tyres screeching against the tarmac, followed moments later by an almighty splash.
When employees and customers rushed outside, they found the DPD van had plunged nose-first into the adjacent river, with the rear doors remaining above the surface. The visibly bewildered driver reportedly climbed onto the roof before assuring onlookers he had “followed the manifest exactly.”
As river water seeped into the cargo area, hundreds of packets of premium fish food burst open, sending a steady stream of pellets drifting downstream. Within minutes, shoals of carp, perch and gudgeon gathered around the stranded vehicle, creating an irresistible underwater buffet. A sudden congregation of fish did not go unnoticed.
Fish supper
Local anglers arrived at remarkable speed, many carrying folding chairs, bait boxes and flasks of tea. Several reportedly began casting lines before recovery crews had reached the scene.
Larry’s Pet & Aquarium eventually received a replacement shipment later that afternoon, although staff admitted business was briefly interrupted by customers watching the increasingly crowded riverbank.
A spokesperson said the company appreciated the driver’s enthusiasm but clarified that “riverside delivery” referred to the shop’s address rather than the preferred feeding location of its aquatic clientele.
The fish, meanwhile, were understood to have regarded the incident as the finest home delivery service they had ever received.