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Clusters of dead fish found in canal on Sanibel

Posted at 11:52 AM, Jan 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-06 13:09:15-05

SANIBEL, Fla. — In one Sanibel neighborhood, dead fish can be seen throughout a canal leaving residents concerned.

People living along Lighthouse Way say they woke up to find many dead fish in the canal.

While it's not uncommon when red-tide blooms are nearby, they hope this is as bad as it gets.

The latest red-tide map from FWC shows a medium concentration of red-tide near Lighthouse Point on Sanibel.

To view the most current red tide conditions,click here.