PodcastHundreds of fish, crab wash ashore in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece Lake
Hundreds of dead fish and crabs washed ashore in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece Lake, local agencies reported on July 1. While the cause of the mass deaths remains unknown, locals reported that the phenomena appeared a few days ago.
Hundreds of dead fish and crab washed ashore in Istanbul's suburban Küçükçekmece Lake, local agencies reported on July 1.
The cause of death of the animals is yet to be determined, Demirören News Agency (DHA) said.
Locals reported that the mass animal deaths started a few days ago.
Resident Derya Çayırbaşı said that locals suffered greatly from the pollution in the area and encouraged the municipality to clean up around the lake.