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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Dumped, not poisoned: Tilapia deaths in Sungai Kinta linked to illegal disposal, water quality remains good
IPOH, July 12 — The thousands of dead black tilapia found in Sungai Kinta on June 30 are believed to have been dumped into the river by irresponsible parties, and not to have originated from its natural habitat. Perak Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Teh Kok Lim said an investigation conducted with the Department of Environment (DOE) and the state Fisheries Department found that the fish most likely came from a fish farm. 'The dead fish appeared uniform and were not wild river fish. We suspect they were dumped into Sungai Kinta, and did not die naturally due to pollution. 'Water quality test results carried out by the DOE showed readings within a good range, with no signs of pollution that could have caused the sudden death of aquatic life,' he told reporters after launching the Perak Fisheries Department's alien fish hunting programme at Taman DR Seenivasagam here today. Meanwhile, Perak Fisheries Department director Mohd Ghazali Manap said immediate action had been taken to remove all the dead fish from the affected area. 'This swift action was crucial to prevent secondary pollution and minimise the impact on other aquatic life,' he said, adding that further investigations are ongoing to identify the individuals or parties involved in the incident. — Bernama
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Toronto pond littered with dead fish, investigation underway
A dead fish is seen on the shore of Topham Pond. An investigation is underway after dozens of dead fish recently washed up on the shore of a pond in Toronto's west end. Topham Pond is located at 3601 Eglinton Avenue W., just east of Jane Street, in the southeast corner of Eglinton Flats park. Topham Pond A map of Topham Pond. (Google Maps) A number of people who use the park recently contacted CP24 about the water quality in the pond, which they say has also sickened and even killed turtles, frogs, toads, and other wildlife. They claim that the recent die-off is the result of a chemical spill, which has left all of the local green space smelling like rotting, dead fish. The Toronto Urban Fishing Ambassadors (TUFA), which promotes recreational fishing in the city and greater area, in partnership with the Mount Dennis community, had planned to hold a family fishing event at Topham Pond last Saturday but says it was forced to call off the fishing portion of its 'Party by The Pond.' Area resident Faisal Hassan said during a recent interview with CP24 that when people arrived, they found the pond closed off with signage and caution tape. Topham Pond closed Topham Pond, at Eglinton Flats park, wan ls cordoned off after dozens of dead fish waashed up on the shore (Faisal Hassan/photo) A post by David Clark, of TUFA, on the Toronto Fishing Club's Facebook group, said community members called parks staff to schedule a gate opening the morning of the event but were notified by them that there had been a 'significant' fish die-off earlier that day at the pond and were instructed to not hold their event as planned. Organizers went ahead with their event but shorted it and cut out the fishing part. Clark said the cause of the die-off has not been determined and the Ministry of the Environment is investigating. He added that they were also advised to make no contact with water or fish until the cause of the die-off is determined and Ministry of Environment has determined it is safe to have contact with the water and to fish. Topham Pond dead fish Dozens of dead fish recently washed up on the shore of Topham Pond at Eglinton Flats. (David Clark/photo) Concerns about Topham Pond raised 'many times,' says area resident Hassan said he and other members of his community have long raised concerns about water quality issues and the health of local wildlife 'many times' at Topham Park and surrounding areas with current government but it has 'done nothing.' The former local NDP MPP said residents want a comprehensive investigation into why a significant number of fish and wildlife in that body of water are sick and dying. 'We need that to be done immediately. We need the government to speak about it. We need a comprehensive plan to tell us what is going to happen and what they're going to do about it,' Hassan said. Faisal Hassan Area resident and former NDP MPP Faisal Hassan is speaking out about water quality concerns at Topham Pond and surrounding areas. Local councillor calls situation 'concerning,' 'deeply troubling' York-South Weston Coun. Frances Nunziata, whose ward encompasses the neighbourhood where the pond is located, told CP24 that her office was informed of dead fish and a 'strong odour' at Topham Pond on Friday and took immediate action, directing her staff to contact City Parks staff and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to request an urgent investigation. In an email, the Ward 5 representative said she visited the site in person on Saturday and 'found the situation concerning—both the sight and smell were deeply troubling.' Topham Pond dead fish A dead fish is seen on the shore of Topham Pond. 'Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is now working in close coordination with city parks staff to assess the situation and ensure any necessary cleanup or remediation is undertaken,' Nunziata said, noting that staff from the conservation authority collected water samples on Saturday, which have been sent to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for analysis. 'The results will help identify the potential causes of the fish die-off. I have been advised that, in some cases, fish die-offs may occur due to natural causes, such as changes in temperature or oxygen levels.' Nunziata said she's also been in contact with the office of local MPP Mohamed Firin, adding that they're 'working together to monitor and respond to this issue as more information becomes available.' Ministry says it found 'no evidence of spills' in area The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks told CTV News Toronto that it became aware of this situation on July 3 following a report of dead fish being observed in Topham Pond, adding that there is 'no evidence of any spills in the vicinity that could have contributed to the incident.' The ministry said it visited the site on July 4 and 7. It noted that the property is actually owned by TRCA and managed by the City of Toronto. 'As such, they are responsible for the operation of the stormwater pond,' a spokesperson said. 'TRCA is working with the city to address this situation and have shared that recent temperature fluctuations in the past few weeks may be a natural cause of the dead fish in the pond.' Topham Park dead fish Dozens of dead fish refently washed up on the shore of Topham Park at Eglinton Flats. (David Clark/photo) Conservation authority did testing, but says site managed by city The Conservation Authority has also said that it is aware of the situation at the local pond, which it owns along with the surrounding parkland. The TRCA noted, however, in a written statement that the site in question is managed by the City of Toronto under a formal agreement. 'As such, any actions taken on site are led by the city. However, as the landowner, TRCA will continue to work closely with the city to ensure that any necessary cleanup or remediation is undertaken, as deemed appropriate,' it said, adding that when it comes to cases of water quality issues and potential pollution, like a chemical spill, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is the 'responsible authority for investigating and determining the appropriate course of action.' Nonetheless, TRCA said staff attended the site and collected water samples, which are currently being analyzed. 'The results of these tests may help us understand the factors that contributed to this fish die-off,' the conservation authority said. 'Fish die-offs can be a natural occurrence, and the Ministry of Natural Resources can provide further information on fish health. TRCA will continue to collaborate with our municipal and provincial partners and remains prepared to support any further investigation or cleanup efforts as needed.'
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dead fish incident leads to no swim warning
An investigation has been launched after dead fish were found in a Cornish river. The Environment Agency (EA) said it received reports at about 17:45 BST on Thursday of the incident in St Austell River, known locally as the "White River". The EA has warned people not to swim at the nearby Pentewan designated bathing water area due to "pollution from sewage". A post on X from EA's South West team said the cause of the incident had not yet been established. The designated bathing area is on Pentewan beach, which is privately owned by the Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. EA said the beach was approximately 1.1km (0.7 miles) wide and its water quality has been rated as excellent every year from 2021 to 2024. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Warning as slurry pollutes stream near beach Thousands of plastic tubes washed up on beaches Warning as soil pollution incidents almost double Environment Agency
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Cornish dead fish incident leads to no swim warning
An investigation has been launched after dead fish were found in a Cornish Environment Agency (EA) said it received reports at about 17:45 BST on Thursday of the incident in St Austell River, known locally as the "White River".The EA has warned people not to swim at the nearby Pentewan designated bathing water area as a result of the incident, with a message on its website saying it involved pollution.A post on X from EA's South West team said the cause of the incident had not yet been established.
The National
02-06-2025
- General
- The National
Best photos of June 2: From a tomato fight in Colombia to fog over Sydney
Dead fish float to the surface of Ibn Najm marsh, about 25km north-east of Najaf in central Iraq. Authorities say the area relies on drainage water, which has turned saline. AFP
