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Ontario: Hundreds of Fish and Birds Dying in Southeastern Georgian Bay, Botulism Blamed

10/14/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

By The Canadian Press – “BARRIE, Ont. – Botulism is the likely cause of dead fish and wildlife showing up between Collingwood and Parry Sound in southeastern Georgian Bay.

John Cooper with the ministry of natural resources says the numbers have been especially high this year.

About 100 dead sturgeon have been reported along with other species of fish.

Up to 300 birds — including seagulls, ducks and loons — have also died.

Some have been sent away for testing just to ensure botulism, which is naturally occurring, is the cause.

Officials say it should be of little threat to human health.” Source.

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    Anonymous
    10/14/2011 at 3:45 PM
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    check out Pepi Sewage again i know he has dumped lots of sewage in georgian bay in the past with out getting caught.

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    Anonymous
    10/23/2011 at 7:19 PM
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    Several Hundreds of Ducks, 98% “Old Squaw” now called Long Tails dead on the beach at Wasaga Beach alone between Main St. Wasaga and the River Mouth. Whatever the cause death was rapid as no sign of deterioration.

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    ICA
    10/23/2011 at 7:38 PM
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    As many as 6000 birds washed ashore today:

    Canada: Ontario Authorities Investigate Thousands of Dead Birds

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