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Port St. Lucie Residents Demand Answers After Fish Kill

6/24/2025

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Residents of Port St. Lucie, Florida, are reeling from a devastating fish kill in the Elkham Canal, linked to recent chemical spraying for vegetation control. With low oxygen levels alarming locals, city officials are probing the incident as residents rally for accountability and prepare their own water tests. Vice-mayor Carballo calls for safer management practices to prevent future tragedies.

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Residents of Port St. Lucie, Florida, are reeling from a devastating fish kill in the Elkham Canal, linked to recent chemical spraying for vegetation control. With low oxygen levels alarming locals, city officials are probing the incident as residents rally for accountability and prepare their own water tests. Vice-mayor Carballo calls for safer management practices to prevent future tragedies.