Ramsau Faces Massive Fish Die-Off

In the Upper Styrian municipality of Ramsau (Liezen district), a massive fish die-off occurred on Monday. There was suspicion that the water of several fish ponds in the Leiten district was contaminated with chlorine granulate, the Styrian State Police Directorate reported. A total of 18 fish ponds, stocked with several thousand trout and char, were affected.

Fish weighed around 600 kilograms

Due to the contamination, fish with a total weight of around 600 kilograms perished. The full extent of the damage was not yet determined, as fish continue to die. Affected were brook and rainbow trout, lake trout, and char. Water samples taken by environmental experts indicate the use of chlorine granulate. The wildlife cameras installed in the area of the pond facilities are still being evaluated. Information was also requested from any witnesses who noticed suspicious activities in the Leiten/Ramsau area between December 21 at 5:00 PM and the early afternoon of December 22.

(APA/Red)

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