This goldfish isn't native to the area, but they aren't invasive, Houck said. He and Scott Robinson, who was working with him, put the fish back in the water after they took a couple of photos.

Getty Images/iStock photo. A man was arrested after being accused of poisoning 50 koi and goldfish on a motel’s property, Rhode Island officials told news outlets.

Some sick fish even get CAT scans and chemo. People have gone to extremes to pamper their pets — but operating on a goldfish? That’s next-level pet parenting.

Getty Images/iStock photo. A man was arrested after being accused of poisoning 50 koi and goldfish on a motel’s property, Rhode Island officials told news outlets.

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Koi and goldfish also have the potential to carry diseases such as koi herpesvirus that can harm local fish populations. Motz said animal dumping has been an ongoing issue at Lititz Springs Park.

Getty Images/iStock photo. A man was arrested after being accused of poisoning 50 koi and goldfish on a motel’s property, Rhode Island officials told news outlets.

Getty Images/iStock photo. A man was arrested after being accused of poisoning 50 koi and goldfish on a motel’s property, Rhode Island officials told news outlets.