Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident
A fish kill occurred in the Kilkeel River in County Down, affecting about 5km of the watercourse. The Department of Environment is investigating the incident, noting that no active discharge was found but a source of pollution is being pursued. The local angling club warns that several generations of juvenile fish have been wiped out, potentially impacting salmon and sea trout populations for years.
- ▪The Department of Environment reported that 5km of the Kilkeel River was impacted and is investigating the incident that occurred last week.
- ▪Trout, eels and lamprey were confirmed dead, though the total number of fish killed remains unverified.
- ▪Kilkeel Angling Club stated that several generations of juvenile fish have been wiped out, which could have long‑term effects on salmon and sea trout populations.
- ▪Officials said no active discharge was found, but a line of enquiry into the pollution source is ongoing.
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Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incidentImage source, HandoutImage caption, Daera added the number of fish killed remains to be confirmed.ByLili BusbyBBC News NIPublished1 minute agoAn angling club has said a fish kill in a County Down river is the "worst environmental event" it has ever witnessed.The Department of Environment (Daera) said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted and they are investigating the incident which took place last week.A spokesperson said trout, eels and lamprey were all confirmed dead.Kilkeel Angling Club said the scale of the destruction was "devastating".Daera said "no active discharge was found" but "a definite line of enquiry is being followed regarding the source of the pollution".They added the number of fish killed…
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