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Mass Die-Off of Smelt at Haizuka Dam; Drought and Heatwave Suspected as the Cause; Approximately 5,000 Fish Recovered; Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
The Miyoshi River and National Highway Office announced that a large number of dead smelt were found at the Haizuka Dam in Miyoshi City. The cause is believed to be drought and extreme heat. White fish floating on the surface of the dam's reservoir – these are smelt. According to the Miyoshi River and National Highway Office, a contractor discovered the large number of dead smelt around 1:30 p.m. on the 2nd during a patrol. Approximately 5,000 s…
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The Miyoshi River and National Highway Office announced that a large number of dead smelt were found at the Haizuka Dam in Miyoshi City. The cause is believed to be drought and extreme heat. White fish floating on the surface of the dam's reservoir – these are smelt. According to the Miyoshi River and National Highway Office, a contractor discovered the large number of dead smelt around 1:30 p.m. on the 2nd during a patrol. Approximately 5,000 s…