In the Zhytomyr region, the Irsh River is covered with dead fish
In the Zhytomyr region, a mass die-off of nearly 12,000 fish of various species was recorded in the Irsha River. Environmentalists have already taken water samples and are investigating the cause of the incident.
In the Zhytomyr region, near the city of Malyn, a mass fish die-off was discovered in the Irsh River, which, according to preliminary estimates, affected nearly 12,000 individuals of various species and caused serious concern among ecologists and local authorities.
On June 4, experts received a report of the death of aquatic biological resources in the river, after which inspectors from the fish protection patrol, along with representatives of the State Environmental Inspection of the Polissya District, went to the site. On the banks and in the water, they recorded a significant number of dead fish, with a preliminary count showing nearly 11,892 specimens.
Among them, the largest number of dead fish were roach—8,123 individuals; 3,140 perch, 302 pike, 181 zander, 89 bream, 46 tench, and 11 catfish were also found. “The total number of dead fish is 11,892,” noted the Zhytomyr Fish Protection Patrol, emphasizing the scale of the incident.
To determine the causes of the environmental incident, specialists collected water samples for laboratory analysis and also involved other agencies to investigate possible sources of pollution. The police, the local community, the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and the Pripyat River Basin Water Resources Administration were notified of the investigation to comprehensively determine the exact cause of the fish deaths.
At this time, the exact causes of the incident have not been determined, and the results of laboratory tests should reveal whether the cause was water pollution, natural factors, or another influence. Environmentalists promise to provide additional information on the findings once the analyses and inspections are complete. This was reported by the Zhytomyr Fish Protection Patrol.
