Environment experts are springing into action to save hundreds of fish in a stretch of North Yorkshire river. Water levels in the River Rye, near Helmsley in North Yorkshire, usually drop at this time of year, but are exceptionally low due to the shortage of rain over the last few months.
This is causing problems for river life, with fish obviously struggling to cope with the dryer conditions.
Tomorrow (Thursday), a team from the Environment Agency will be netting as many fish as possible from a half-mile stretch of the river in an effort to save their lives.
Although Yorkshire is not in a drought, it's the Environment Agency's role to manage the balance between the need for water for drinking and industry with the needs of the environment, and that includes taking action if fish are in distress or problems are expected.
Fisheries team leader Phil Young said: "We know that this part of the River Rye can get really low during the summer months and we've rescued fish from here before.
"That's why, when we have exceptionally dry weather conditions, like we've had over the last few months, this is an area we would be keeping a close eye on. We've taken the decision to get as many fish as we can find out of the river in this area and ensure their survival."
The fish are likely to include crayfish, brown trout, and grayling, as well as smaller species.
Source: Envorment Agency Fishing News
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