On Thursday morning dead trout were reported in the river and the river was a brown whiskey colour with foam on the surface. There were dead fish along the entire length of the river from the shore to above the viaduct. These dead fish ranged from fry up to fish half a pound in weigh. The stretch of river from the shore to the waterfall and beyond appears to be totally wiped out. The appropriate authorities were informed and the source of the problem investigated. Crows and a Herron were feeding on the fish while I was walking the banks.
ADSEA fry have been used in recent years to support the natural stock in the river following a previous polluction incident. It looks likely that these fish have now all died.
