![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "Prussian carp should not be returned to the water, if caught. Options to remove Prussian carp are limited in waters bearing other fish species, so Alberta Environment and Parks encourages removal of Prussian carp through angling. Press Secretary Jess Sinclair added that Prussian carp can out-compete Alberta’s native fish species for food and habitat. The province released a statement saying, "Alberta Environment and Parks will look into this specific instance when one of our team members is able to get out to the location." "Just because of the sheer numbers of the fish that are leaving here, I think that's a big concern and could be a big health impact." "It's tertiary treated from the town of High River and the Cargill plant and is it safe to consume these fish, is it safe to handle these fish?" said Wagner. Wagner can only assume they're being cooked and eaten. That's because he sees many people using fish nets and taking buckets of them home. "These fish I think maybe should be tested for contaminants or micro organisms to see if they pose a threat to public health," said Wagner. The lake is fed from treated effluent from the town and the Cargill plant. It's a wetland conservation project and a popular spot for bird lovers. "They're an invasive species and shouldn't be here and we'll see what the long-term ecological effects are as time goes by, unfortunately."įrank Lake is a water body just east of High River. "Prussian carp are a nuisance," said Wagner. He's the volunteer caretaker at Frank Lake. No one knows when the invasive species was introduced into the body of water but Greg Wagner first saw them in the spring of 2019 and now there are thousands upon thousands. An invasive species of fish is taking over Frank Lake and the province says options to remove Prussian carp are limited so it is encouraging anglers to catch and dispose of them when caught. ![]()
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