I suppose that time passes slowly in Poland-anyway, to see in the New Year near the city of Opole, these drivers thought that they would invite their chum Mr Pike along to the party. One of the frogmen said that they had found the pike half-dead and wanted to "restore it to consciousness by treating it with champagne".

Now in the finest traditions of PETA the divers face investigation for possible illegal fishing and abuse of animals.
"They may have committed offences of poaching and maltreating a fish," said Maria Niedziolka of the National Fishing Authority.

I fear that Ms. Niedziolka is missing the point here; firstly why do these chaps want to see in the New Year, 'rubbered up' sitting in a freezing lake?, secondly, why is their friend a fish? Surely the public has a right to know?

Mr Pike, commenting on the party said, well nothing.....because he's a fish, but he has rights you know.