Fish and frogs killed in Aberlour stream pollution incident

A number of fish and frogs have perished in a pollution incident in a tributary to the River Spey.

A white paint-like substance surfaced earlier this week in the Carron Burn near Aberlour.

The source has been traced to a layby on the nearby A95.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) was alerted by local fishermen.

A spokeswoman said: “We received a report of white discolouration in the water. On attending, our officers confirmed the impact to the water and detected a turpentine-like odour.

“Impacts to the burn appeared to be localised at the time and initial investigations traced the pollution back to a layby on the A95.

“We received a further report of white discolouration and more significant impacts, from the Spey Fishery Board, including a number of dead fish. The Spey Fishery Board tracked the source back to the same layby.”

SEPA officers also checked the layby and have since confirmed that the water in the burn is now running clear.

As its investigation continues, the agency has urged anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 0800 80 70 60 or online at www.sepa.org.uk/report