Swan River Fish deaths still under investigation
I would steer clear of this area for a while chaps!
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Fish deaths still under investigation
9th October 05:08:25 GMT
The Department of Environment and
Conservation is investigating water drains from Leederville to Lake
Monger to determine what caused the deaths of more than 70 fish in the
Swan River.
The dead fish, mainly bream, were found near the Barrack Street jetty yesterday afternoon.
DEC environmental hazards manager Ken Raine said it appeared the fish died as a result of discharge from a nearby drain.
“We are looking over a number of sites including dewatering sites,” he said.
Water and fish samples have been sent to the Chemistry Centre for analysis and results are expected in a week.
Mr Raine said there was concern about other animals being affected through the food chain.
“With the fish killed ,there is the possibility of other animals being affected,” he said.
If investigations determine the fish deaths were caused by a
chemical dumped into a river, the person responsible will face hefty
fines.
The Health Department has advised people not to swim or fish in the immediate area.
PERTH
LISA CALAUTTI

tommo77
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the fines were up to
business - 1 million dollars
individual - 500,000 dollars
pretty darn hefty!!!
GOATRUTAR
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Date Joined: 12/04/07
The fish may have committed
The fish may have committed suicide after hearing the bans have been lifted!
IF IT SMELLS LIKE FISH IT MUST BE GOOD FOR YOU!
NoWorries
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Date Joined: 10/10/07
LOL
He He
In protest do you think Goat ??
Have a great day.
Lindsay
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Here fishy fishy !!
Hobie-Wan
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Date Joined: 04/10/08
safe now?
Well they have said that part of the river is safe - but they still have no idea what killed the fish. Gotta love government double-think.
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