fish kill
Coverage of fish kill in the Nexus archive.
- Fish kill triggered in Potomac River as water temperatures surge to record 94 degrees due to extreme heat wave
A fish kill occurred in the Potomac River north of Little Falls, Maryland, as record water temperatures of 94 degrees were recorded due to a Fourth of July heat wave. Officials attributed the event to the extreme heat driving river temperatures to unprecedented levels.
- Popular lake closed after thousands of fish die — shocking video reveals them floating on surface
A popular angling lake in Arizona has been closed indefinitely due to safety concerns after a massive fish kill, as shown in video footage revealing thousands of fish carcasses floating on the surface. The closure follows a 'biblical fish kill' that clogged the lake with dead fish.
- Arizona lake closes indefinitely to visitors after all of its fish die
Arizona's San Carlos Lake has been indefinitely closed after all its fish died due to drought conditions and water released from a dam, according to the recreation and wildlife department. The closure follows a major fish kill affecting the entire fish population.