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Salt River Fish Die-Off Linked to Parasite | Cheyenne News
A deadly parasite, linked to past fish kills in 2016, is causing a massive die-off of mountain whitefish in Wyoming’s Salt River—hundreds dead so far. Scientists blame low water levels and rising temperatures for creating ideal conditions for the disease, which causes proliferative kidney disease. This marks the first time this parasite has triggered such a major outbreak in the Salt River, raising alarms about ecosystem health. Mountain whitefish, sensitive indicators of clean, cold water, are now struggling, signaling deeper environmental issues. The river already battles legacy problems…
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