Visitors to Athalassa lake were met with a distressing sight as thousands of dead fish covered the water’s surface, raising alarm over a potential ecological disaster.
The grim spectacle stretched across the entire expanse of the lake, marring what is typically a tranquil environment within Athalassa Park.
Officials from the Department of Forests and the Department of Environment have been alerted to the situation.
Representatives visited Athalassa Lake to collect fish samples for further investigation, authorities reported.
This is not an isolated incident, as a similar event occurred three years ago.
Water analysis is expected to shed light on the causes behind the mass fish deaths in Athalassa Lake.
Relevant agencies are currently investigating the source of the ecological damage.
