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Shannon News, 18 November 1924, Page 3

■A peculiar result of, the recent flood, is noticeable at present on tile fish life o! th© river and swamps in this .district. It is reported that the remaining flood waters have become foul ana is Slaving the effect of kUling qels in great, numbers, the banks of the. i*iver in places being covered with these fish. As the flood waters seep back to 'the river it apparently dopes flounders and trout also, as they are to be seen'near tlhe surface of the water in a partially helpless condition, and are easy prey for anyone handling a scoop net or any weapon that will render "them completely helpless .--Foxton Herald.