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Neuse River sees unusually early fish kill

State environmental crews are investigating a disturbing fish kill in the Neuse River. They're trying to figure out why numerous schools of menhaden are breaking out in sores and dying in the river near New Bern. They say it is unusual because it is still early in the yearly river cycle.
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State environmental crews are investigating a disturbing fish kill in the Neuse River. They're trying to figure out why numerous schools of menhaden are breaking out in sores and dying in the river near New Bern. They say it is unusual because it is still early in the yearly river cycle.

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Posted 2019-05-23T18:59:02-0400 - Updated 2019-05-23T18:59:02-0400