Fish rescue operation after pond suddenly dried up

The rapid and mysterious drying up of the Parc Debreuil pond in Melun (Seine-et-Marne) surprised many.

About fifteen volunteers and members of the Anguilles Melunaises association got involved.

They recently carried out an unprecedented rescue operation to rescue the fish, reports

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Equipped with landing nets and waterproof equipment, the volunteers progressed through the shallow water to retrieve the fish.

In total, two carp weighing more than 5 kg and a few dozen roaches were caught.

Since this unprecedented operation, the water level has returned to normal, partly following recent stormy rains.

Daily monitoring

The volunteers set up a daily watch.

They wonder what caused such a sudden phenomenon.

For them, the high temperatures are not the only culprits.

The damming or diversion of a source following works could also explain the situation.

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