[Oh, she looked like she had this covered. He gave her all the space she could ask for, stepping back politely to watch from another edge of the fountain. He watched as she nimbly hopped into the water, as she confidently approached and reached for the little beast...

Aaaand almost got a bite taken out of her. Oof. Well, it could have been much worse!]

Maybe two people in the fountain might help to distract it? I can handle a few quick bites if all you need is a moment to grab it.