12+ Dead Fish Prompt Environmental Investigation in Rivière du Rempart

Dozens of dead fish were discovered in the Hardy River in the Rivière du Rempart district of Mauritius on Monday, August 25, leading to calls for an investigation into potential water contamination.

Local Residents Suspect Industrial Pollution

According to local residents and fishermen, the incident occurred after harmful substances were allegedly dumped into the river.

They’ve pointed authorities toward a nearby factory as a potential source of the pollution. As of now, the cause of the contamination has not been officially determined.

Calls for Environmental Investigation

Fishermen are demanding that the environmental police intervene to collect water samples from the river for analysis.

The community is urging a swift and thorough investigation to identify the source of the pollution and prevent future occurrences.

Source: Le Mauricien