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Mass fish die-off recorded in the Saksahan River in Kryvyi Rih
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A mass die-off of fish, including pike and perch, has been recorded in the Saksahan River in Kryvyi Rih. Local residents suspect pollution as a possible cause, while experts point to a natural factor — a drop in oxygen levels in the water. Residents are advised not to collect or consume the dead fish due to the risk of food poisoning.
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- Mass fish die-off recorded on September 21, 2026
- Dead fish found in the Saksahan River
- Residents are advised not to collect dead fish
- Causes of the die-off may be natural or due to pollution
- Water tests found no cholera pathogens
Kryvyi Rih · Saksahan · ecological inspection · Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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