Over 4,000 Fish Killed in County Tyrone Pollution Incident

The confirmed number of fish killed in a pollution incident in the Glenmornan River, County Tyrone, has risen to over 4,000, according to the Loughs Agency. Local anglers have expressed concerns that the river may never recover from this environmental disaster, which has been described as a 'complete wipe-out' by a local fishing association member. The ongoing investigation has identified the pollution source, and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency is assessing the impact on water quality. Aside from the substantial fish mortality, the incident has also led to the death of over 500 European eels, a species already facing population decline, as well as more than 20 dead frogs, indicating the presence of a potent pollutant. The loss of all macroinvertebrate species further underscores the severe ecological consequences of the incident. Authorities have urged the public to report any further discoveries of dead fish without handling them.