Investigation launched after hundreds of dead fish found in loch

Those who work and care for the loch say the discovery has been deeply concerning.

Laura Piper

An investigation has been launched after hundreds of dead fish were found floating in the waters of Linlithgow Loch in West Lothian.

Local anglers have told STV News this is the largest mass death they’ve ever seen in the area, and they believe it’s likely the fish could have been poisoned.

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