Gigantic fish kill in Arkansas a 'mystery' that 'can’t be solved'
The mystery of what killed tens of thousands of fish that washed up along the Arkansas River late last year can’t be solved, state wildlife officials announced Wednesday…
The tests ruled out bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, pesticides and chemicals used to kill birds as causes of death.
The fish kill stretched about 17 miles downstream from the Ozark-Jetta Taylor Lock and Dam, and included about 83,000 freshwater drum and 1,000 other fish, including yellow bass, white bass, bluegill and sauger.
“Fish kills are not that uncommon,” said Game and Fish Commission district fisheries supervisor Bob Limbird. “But kills of this magnitude in Arkansas are rare.” …
Winningham said fish kills can occur for many reasons — stress, starvation, water pollution, disease, parasites, toxic algae, and severe or extreme weather.
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Jan. 27, 2011