‘The eels were climbing out of the water to die’: why did every fish in this idyllic lake perish overnight?
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By The Guardian
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‘The eels were climbing out of the water to die’: why did every fish in this idyllic lake perish overnight?
Furnace Brook in East Sussex was home to carp, tench, bream, roach and trout – and 15 trailer-loads had to be buried. The mystery led to a neighbouring farm, and a story of waste, pollution and dirty rivers that reveals a lot about Britain today
