Dead Invasive Carp Found in Hancock County

Dead invasive carp found in Hancock County

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - A species of invasive fish has been found dead along shorelines in Hancock County. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources state invasive carp were found dead along the shores or floating on shore within the Cannelton Pool on the Ohio River. Officials state the fish die off is most likely due to low dissolved oxygen from high water temperatures, sunny days and increased oxygen demand by many aquatic organisms. Offici…

Hancock Co. Emergency Management reports large fish kill in Ohio River

A significant fish kill has been observed along the Ohio River spanning the length of the county.