Truck crash spills live salmon into wrong Oregon river
Truck crash spills live salmon into wrong Oregon river. As shocking and comical as this headline may sound, the reality of the situation is a bit more complex. Picture this: a tanker truck, not carrying the typical cargo you’d expect, but instead over 100,000 live fish. It’s like a scene out of a Pixar movie, with fish making a daring escape into a river they weren’t meant for, much to the delight of any nearby bears eyeing a free meal.
Over 25,000 of the salmon smolts tragically perished either in the tanker or on the creek bank. It’s a shame to see so many of these fish meet such an unfortunate end, especially considering the effort that likely went into transporting them in the first place.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker