Tens of thousands of fish die painfully: shock over Linz's environmental disaster

Tens of thousands of fish die painfully: shock over Linz's environmental disaster

Linz-Ebelsberg, Österreich - Fish has appeared in Linz-Belsberg in the past few days, and the situation has accepted worrying proportions. According to reports from OE24 , numerous fishermen have observed that tens of thousands of fish in the Krems have died painfully after the region at the Kleinmünchen power plant has fallen. Despite a rescue operation started, this was abruptly hired by Linz AG.

On Saturday there were still hundreds of fish in the water while the area was cordoned off. Gerhard Sandmayr, the state fishing champion, expressed sharp criticism that the fish were left to their fate and urgently demanded information about the background of the incident.

causes of fish death

The causes of fish death are currently unclear. According to Krone , the local conditions showed that the old Krems remains dry despite the massive rainfall in Linz. Klaus Berg, Managing Director of the Upper Austrian Landesfischerei Association, notes that the precipitation fell too far north to reach the old Krems. This has a significant impact on the water conditions and the living conditions of the fish. Sandmayr emphasizes that a thorough examination of the causes is necessary.

The Linz AG is currently carrying out renovation work and denies that there is a connection between these work and the fish death. Animal rights activists have already considered legal steps in order to continue to pursue the matter. In the coming week, meetings with responsible persons and experts will be planned.

long -term consequences and ecological effects

The forecast recovery of the fish population could take several years according to Krone . Small creatures that serve as a food base for the fish take time to regenerate. It is unclear how long it takes for a stable fish stock to be restored, which is also due to the current ecological conditions in the Krems. A slow process could affect water quality and the entire ecosystem of the region.

The problem of fish death is not only important locally, but also raises fundamental questions about the state of water management. When observing fish deaths, according to noe.gv.at the district capitals, magistrate or police inspections should be informed in order to take the necessary measures that serve both for the cause of the cause.

The main causes of fish deaths in Lower Austria are often lack of oxygen, which is caused by extreme weather conditions or other harmful human activities. In order to prevent such incidents in the future, comprehensive measures and further examinations are therefore required. Linz AG is under pressure to make the incidents transparent and ensure a responsible procedure.