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River Roe: ‘Substantial’ fish kill says local angler

More than 700 fish have been killed along the River Roe at Burnfoot, between Limavady and Dungiven, a local angler has said.

A spokesperson for the Departure of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirmed a fish kill occurred in a tributary of the River Roe in County Londonderry on Friday evening.

Investigations are now underway, the spokesperson added.

Speaking to BBC News NI, Eamon Mullan, chairperson of Roe Angling Limited, said more than 700 juvenile fish, including salmon, sea trout and brown trout, were killed in the tributary.

Mr Mullan said Loughs Agency staff were alerted to the incident late on Friday evening and inspectors have been attending the scene in the days since.

“It’s a very, very substantial fish kill,” he said.


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