"Truck Accident Releases 100,000 Live Salmon into Oregon Creek, Most Survive"
A tanker truck carrying 102,000 baby salmon crashed near an Oregon hatchery, with 77,000 fish surviving and released into a nearby creek. The remaining 25,500 died, impacting future adult fish returns. The hatchery coordinator stated that the loss is unlikely to affect future smolt production. The surviving fish are expected to adapt well to the local environment and contribute to future adult returns. The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife is conducting an internal investigation into the crash.
