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River Dee patrolled on Jet Ski to ward off predatory seals

Experts say half of the fish in the area have disappeared in the past 5 years

11th Nov 2022

Fishery protection officers are patrolling the River Dee on a Jet Ski to prevent seals from endangering salmon numbers.

The sector pumps a lucrative £15 million into the local economy. But there are fears the drop in salmon numbers could lead to their extinction.

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