UK Environment Agency Officers rescue about 100 stranded fish in pools along the Teme and Redlake rivers

Officers have been on the lookout for low water levels and stranded fish in pools along the Teme and Redlake rivers.

Around 100 fish, including brown trout and juvenile Atlantic salmon, were saved and released on the River Redlake farther downstream.

According to a spokesman for the Environment Agency, “The River Teme and River Redlake often run dry in their upper reaches during dry weather, stranding fish in pools.

“Due to the current low water flows there are fish stranded in pools and if left, these pools will dry out, and the fish will be lost.”

Officers from the Environment Agency will be monitoring the region on a daily basis and taking appropriate measures if the dry weather continues.

Anglers and boaters, for example, who love our surroundings, are encouraged to report environmental incidents.

Warm weather can cause algae blooms or overly warm water, making it difficult for fish to breathe. Gasping for air is a common sight among fish.

Please call the Environment Agency’s incident hotline at 0800 80 70 60 if you see any fish in distress.