Large numbers of freshwater fish perished in a Greek lake.
People of Volos, the primary city in central Greece situated by the port, have been dealing with the aftermath of intense flooding that struck the area some time ago. An enormous amount of deceased freshwater fish have made their way into Volos' port through a minor river, flooding its region.
Professor of Aquatic Environment Dimitris Klaudatos from Greek broadcaster ERT indicated that most of the fish had perished due to lack of oxygen. To tackle the issue, local officials deployed special boats. By Thursday morning, they reportedly removed over 70 tons of deceased fish from the port, as reported by Greek media sources.
Mayor of Volos, Achilleas Beos, classified the situation as an environmental catastrophe that could pose potential threats to the city's health and tourism sectors. He added that six nearby beaches had been closed by authorities. Regrettably, they were unable to prevent the influx of dead fish from the flooded areas using a net.
The removal of over 70 tons of deceased freshwater fish from Volos' port highlighted the magnitude of the environmental issue. Consequently, the closure of six beaches due to this incident could negatively impact Volos' tourism sector.
