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Moray Fish Kill: Chemical Spill Devastates Wildlife
4 May
Summary
- Caustic soda is suspected in the pollution incident near Knockando burn.
- Over a mile of the burn, flowing into the River Spey, has been affected.
- Salmon population decimated, recovery could take years.

A severe pollution event in Moray has resulted in the widespread death of aquatic life, including fish, eels, and birds. The incident is believed to have been caused by a chemical, suspected to be caustic soda, entering the Knockando burn. This burn flows into the River Spey, a vital waterway for wildlife. The contamination has affected a stretch of the burn exceeding one mile in length. Environmental agencies are actively investigating the source and extent of the pollution. The local fly-fishing community has expressed grave concern, noting the complete annihilation of the salmon population in the affected area. Experts predict that rebuilding the salmon numbers could take several years.