Mass Fish Die-Off Reported in Bucheon's Bernecheon Stream; Authorities Investigate Cause

Authorities have launched an investigation following a mass fish die-off in a stream in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province.

According to the city of Bucheon on September 8, complaints were filed the previous day reporting dead fish and floating foam in Bernecheon Stream in Ojeong-gu, Bucheon.

Bucheon city officials were dispatched to the scene to collect the dead fish and deployed silt curtains and absorbent pads to prevent the spread of pollution.

The city has requested the Institute of Health and Environment to collect and analyze stream water samples, and plans to investigate whether pollutants entered through the sewage system.

Bucheon Mayor Cho Yong-ik stated in a Facebook post, "To ensure citizens can feel at ease, we will swiftly proceed with identifying the cause and taking follow-up measures."

(Photo: Captured from Bucheon Mayor Cho Yong-ik's social media, Yonhap News)
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