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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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Shellfish bed is closed due to bacteria levels
An area where shellfish are harvested has been temporarily closed after bacteria levels were found to exceed "permitted" levels. Shellfish beds at Stubborn Sands, Heacham, have been closed to commercial harvesting, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council said. The council also warned members of the public not to collect shellfish, in particular cockles, "as doing so may pose a risk to human health". According to a council spokesman, the high bacteria levels were detected during monthly sampling of the shellfish beds for The authority posted a notice on its website which said: "As part of the council's routine shellfish sampling programme for the classification of shellfish beds, a recent sample taken from the shellfish bed at Heacham known as Stubborn Sands INNER, has returned bacterial levels exceeding the permitted threshold." It said the beds would routinely reopen after "two consecutive satisfactory results" were taken, but would now remain closed until September. This was "at least", in part due to "a seasonal closure in August" which had taken place for the past two years due to "historic poor" test results in the summer month. The area affected impacts a private fishery and those with rights to the area. Most Wash fishing crews were "unaffected by this closure", the council spokesman said. Commercial harvesting of shellfish that occurs within the borough is regulated through the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and borough council's role is to ensure harvested shellfish come from areas monitored and classified in accordance with regulation. The beach at Heacham near Hunstanton has been classified as poor by the Environment Agency since 2021, with the cause of the problem being disputed among experts and locals. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More local stories Peta urges festival to fish for apples instead of crabs Woman died after lick from dog caused infection Sandringham Flower Show returns before 'pause' Related internet links King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
BBC News
6 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Shellfish bed at Heacham is closed due to bacteria levels
An area where shellfish are harvested has been temporarily closed after bacteria levels were found to exceed "permitted" beds at Stubborn Sands, Heacham, have been closed to commercial harvesting, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council council also warned members of the public not to collect shellfish, in particular cockles, "as doing so may pose a risk to human health".According to a council spokesman, the high bacteria levels were detected during monthly sampling of the shellfish beds for The authority posted a notice on its website which said: "As part of the council's routine shellfish sampling programme for the classification of shellfish beds, a recent sample taken from the shellfish bed at Heacham known as Stubborn Sands INNER, has returned bacterial levels exceeding the permitted threshold."It said the beds would routinely reopen after "two consecutive satisfactory results" were taken, but would now remain closed until was "at least", in part due to "a seasonal closure in August" which had taken place for the past two years due to "historic poor" test results in the summer month. The area affected impacts a private fishery and those with rights to the Wash fishing crews were "unaffected by this closure", the council spokesman harvesting of shellfish that occurs within the borough is regulated through the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and borough council's role is to ensure harvested shellfish come from areas monitored and classified in accordance with beach at Heacham near Hunstanton has been classified as poor by the Environment Agency since 2021, with the cause of the problem being disputed among experts and locals. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Orange County officials investigate mass fish die-off in Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Orange County officials launched an investigation in Laguna Niguel Regional Park after local fishermen found a large number of dead bass floating in the water. "I saw all the dead fish," fisherman Aidan Woodward said. "There was probably like a 1,000 dead fish at least." Woodward, who began fishing for bass at the man-made lake as a child, found the fish in the creek on Monday. He and fishermen posted pictures and videos to social media. "We are seeing live fish that are swimming around that are pretty much halfway dead, almost floating," fisherman Jakle Bray said. It's such a shame for having such a good fishery here for so many years and just die almost overnight." Laguna Niguel Lake is in Supervisor Katrina Foley's district. Her staff is investigating everything from water quality to algae in the lake, as well as bubblers that add oxygen, which is crucial for the survival of the fish. "When the weather changes drastically, certain types of fish aren't able to take in the oxygen as quickly," Assistant Chief of Staff Alyssa Napuri said. "Bass and blue gill are not able to deal with warmer climates, and that's why the OC parks have been introducing catfish."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Gutted': Much-loved attraction announces its sudden closure
A much-loved attraction just outside East Kilbride has announced its sudden closure. High Cleughearn Fishery (HCF) on High Cleughearn Road revealed the gutting news on Facebook on July 19. In the post, the fishing spot said they had 'unfortunately' made the 'difficult decision' to close down. READ MORE: Glasgow cafe announced shock closure after eight years READ MORE: Major retailer announces shock closure of Glasgow city centre store The fishery said: "Unfortunately, we've had to make the difficult decision to close the fishery. "We'd like to thank all of those who supported us during our time at HCF." Following the news, devastated fishers flocked to the comments of the post to share their sadness about it. One said: "So sorry to read this news. Good luck with your next chapter." A second chimed: "Gutted is an understatement. Gave it your best shot, guys, all the best for the future." A third added: "So sorry to hear this. Great fishery." Meanwhile, another person wrote: "Sorry to hear this. I loved coming up and getting chats, and a bit of fishing."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Gutted': Much-loved attraction announces its sudden closure
A much-loved attraction just outside East Kilbride has announced its sudden closure. High Cleughearn Fishery (HCF) on High Cleughearn Road revealed the gutting news on Facebook on July 19. In the post, the fishing spot said they had 'unfortunately' made the 'difficult decision' to close down. READ MORE: Glasgow cafe announced shock closure after eight years READ MORE: Major retailer announces shock closure of Glasgow city centre store The fishery said: "Unfortunately, we've had to make the difficult decision to close the fishery. "We'd like to thank all of those who supported us during our time at HCF." Following the news, devastated fishers flocked to the comments of the post to share their sadness about it. One said: "So sorry to read this news. Good luck with your next chapter." A second chimed: "Gutted is an understatement. Gave it your best shot, guys, all the best for the future." A third added: "So sorry to hear this. Great fishery." Meanwhile, another person wrote: "Sorry to hear this. I loved coming up and getting chats, and a bit of fishing."
