Entire Fish Population Dies in San Carlos Lake Due to Drought and Dam Water Release
The entire fish population in San Carlos Lake died as a result of drought conditions and water released from a dam. Officials are urging the public to stay away from the lake until further notice.
The entire population of fish in San Carlos Lake died. Drought conditions and water released from a dam caused the fish kill at San Carlos Lake. San Carlos Lake is located about 125 miles east of Phoenix. The lake usually contains largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and brown and rainbow trout. According to independent.co.uk, decomposing fish and their carcasses may pose health and safety risks to people who enter the water or try to fish. Officials are urging the public to stay away from San Carlos Lake until further notice.
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