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Craig David Rescues Flying Fish, Eaten After Return to Sea

Published 6 February 2026

British singer Craig David experienced an unexpected twist during a vacation in the Maldives this week when a flying fish leapt onto the wooden deck where he was dining, only for his rescue attempt to end dramatically as a larger fish devoured it moments after he returned it to the sea.

The 44-year-old musician, known for hits like "7 Days" and "Fill Me In," captured the incident in a 38-second video shared on Instagram, TikTok, and his Instagram Stories on Thursday, February 5. In the footage, David expressed surprise as the blue-winged flying fish flapped on the deck. "This is crazy... I'm literally having dinner, and this fish comes flying out," he said, reaching down to gently pick it up. "OK, I'm just going to grab you, here we go, we're putting you back in. Come on, man, stay with me, stay with me."

David carried the fish to the edge of the deck and tossed it into the ocean, narrating as he did so. "So this fish literally just jumped out of the sea, and you're going back in here, my friend," he explained. Panning his camera to the night sky, he attributed the occurrence to the full moon's influence, adding, "Oh my gosh, that's the full moon for you!" He continued filming...

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