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Thousands of Fish Killed in Kent Pollution Incident
11 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Pollution incident kills thousands of fish in Kent stream
- 3.7 miles of Sarre Penn stream and River Wantsum affected
- 3 dead swans also recovered by wildlife rescue volunteer
On November 11, 2025, a devastating pollution incident has killed thousands of fish in a Kent stream, the Environment Agency (EA) has reported. The affected area spans approximately 3.7 miles (6km) of the Sarre Penn stream and the adjacent River Wantsum, near the city of Canterbury.
Specialist officers from the EA are currently on the scene, working to establish the source of the pollution that has caused this environmental disaster. Meanwhile, a volunteer from Kent Wildlife Rescue, Johnny Allen, has recovered three dead swans from the contaminated waterways.
The EA has assured the public that they are taking this incident very seriously and are committed to determining the cause of the pollution and taking appropriate action to mitigate the damage. This tragic event has had a significant impact on the local ecosystem, and the authorities are working diligently to address the situation and prevent further harm.
