In a heartwarming act of kindness, a netizen recently witnessed an extraordinary event at a canal near Block 25 Ghim Moh Link.
A man, accompanied by a staff member from Sheng Siong supermarket, set over 30 fish free, spending approximately S$400 to do so, according to Shin Min Daily News.
A Surprising Encounter
The netizen, a 62-year-old parkgoer who is also a retiree, Mr. Lu, has frequented the area for more than four decades.
He saw a man releasing a multitude of fish into the canal, and to his surprise, a Sheng Siong staff member was assisting in this benevolent act.
A Belief in Good Karma
Mr. Lu, a Buddhist, firmly believes that setting animals free can bring about good karma. He observed that the man wore a happy and gratified smile as he watched the fish swim freely in the water. This act of kindness clearly resonated with Mr. Lu’s own values and beliefs.
The man, dressed in a white shirt, demonstrated his commitment to the cause by climbing over the canal railings to reach the water.
With a styrofoam box in hand, he gingerly descended the slippery steps and gently released the fish into the canal. Mr. Lu, who had been a regular morning walker in the area for decades, found this sight heartwarming.
A Selfless Purchase
A worker from Sheng Siong spoke to SMDN and shared that before this act unfolded, the man visited a Sheng Siong supermarket.
Upon arriving, he expressed his intention to purchase all the live fish available in the store. However, he didn’t disclose the purpose behind this unusual request.
A Sheng Siong staff member assisted in delivering the fish all the way to the canal, where the true intention of the man was revealed.
Unveiling the Mystery
It was at the canal that the staff member learned of the man’s plan to set the fish free. This act was not only generous but also incredibly unique. The man’s purchase consisted of over 30 fish, including various species such as bass, tilapia, and etcetera.
The Cost of Compassion
The man’s act of compassion came at a cost. The bass, priced at S$17.99 per kilogram, and tilapia, priced at S$10.95 per kilogram, amounted to a total expenditure of approximately S$400.
It was evident that the man’s willingness to part with his money for this selfless act was driven by a deep sense of compassion for these aquatic creatures.