SAN ANGELO, TX – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department released a statement on Sunday after photos circulated across social media showing a large amount of fish dead in the Concho River.
"We are aware of the fish kill occurring on the Concho River in San Angelo," stated the Inland Fisheries San Angelo District on their Facebook. "At this time we believe low dissolved oxygen levels are the cause."
Fish Kill (SA LIVE! Viewer Photo)
Fish Kill (SA LIVE! Viewer Photo)
Fish Kill (SA LIVE! Viewer Photo)
Low dissolved oxygen levels are caused by a number of things. In this example it is likely from the combination of lack of rain with high temperatures.
"This is a natural occurrence and there's little that can be done to stop it," stated the TPW. "Hopefully, the forecasted rains for Sunday and Monday will provide some relief to the river."
Unfortunately for the fish there was little to no runoff water that would impact downtown San Angelo.
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