On March 23, many passers by witnessed an abnormal fishing scene at Truc Bach Lake, Hanoi. What’s abnormal about the scene is the fish were already dead before being brought out of the water.
Thousands of fishes continue to die and cover the whole lake with white patches. The rotten smell of dead fishes, following the wind that has been swirling around in the air, caused discomfort for many people.
Pulling dead fishes out of the water.
Dozens of people participated in the removal of dead fishes. Onlookers stood on the lakeshore to watch.
Trying to find living fish.
Fish that are alive were separated from the dead ones.
Alive fish were placed in a netted area.
Plenty of fish were caught but the “fisherman” doesn't look so happy.
Most dead fishes were chub fish. The cause is believed to be a lack of oxygen in the water and the water is too polluted. Chub fishes are not known to easily adapt with new environmental conditions.
Picking dead fishes along the lakeside.
Boat’s bay brimful of dead fishes.
Due to the extreme amount of dead fishes floating in the lake, the water underneath can hardly be seen.
Drifting to the lake steps.
Sealed water drainage.
The density of dead fishes intermingled with floating rubbish. The water colour is dark black.
Dead fishes attracting flies.
Two tourists look on in disgust walking past.
Many people joined in to collect dead fishes.
These dead fishes will be taken away to feed cattle.
Lake full of mud at some places.
Water waste being poured straight out to the lake.
Forming a layer of scum.
Dead dishes floating up with rubbish at one part of the lake.
