700 fish killed in River Roe tributary near Burnfoot, affecting juvenile salmon, sea trout, and brown trout; investigations ongoing by Loughs Agency.
700 fish killed in River Roe tributary near Burnfoot, between Limavady and Dungiven, confirmed by local angler and DAERA. Fish species affected include juvenile salmon, sea trout, and brown trout. Investigations underway by Loughs Agency, with chairperson Eamon Mullan describing the incident as a "very, very substantial fish kill." The tributary is a vital spawning and nursery area for salmon and sea trout.
June 16, 2024
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