Because it’s hope, isn’t it? If a river as abused as the Thames can come back to life, maybe we’re not totally doomed. It’s proof that nature fights back when you give it half a chance. We did screw it up, but then we un-screwed it a little.
Every new salmon sighting feels like a victory lap. It’s the river flipping us off and saying, “See? I’m not dead yet, you muppets.” And honestly, that’s worth celebrating. Next time you cross a Thames bridge, give the water a little nod.
Just don’t expect the fish to wave back. They’re busy thriving, right under our noses, in one of the most famous rivers on Earth. Yes, there are fish in the Thames—and they’re doing better than some of us.
So grab a coffee, find a bench, and look for the ripples. Those ripples are little fins, flipping your doubts away. Cheers to that.
