Picton aquarium owner breaks down in tears as beloved attraction forced to close msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
An emotional aquarium director John Reuhman says he feels numb, describing the decision as unbelievable and gut-wrenching .
He says most of the animals will have to be put down - unless the council gives them more time to move the facility, or makes a U-turn altogether. I feel sick, he told Newshub. It s a great way to lose sleep, lose 5 kilos and get shingles - that s the effect it has on a human being. It s just unbelievable… they [the council] just say it s a lease problem… they re just treating this place like a boatshed.
He said there s has been a lack of kindness, no compassion, no goodwill and no empathy after 20 years of dedicated work.
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