Distressed fish a new angle on hot news story

With temperatures hot enough to move statues, agencies responsible for human, fish, and animal protection have warned of a new set of threats: Distressed fish, sneezing motorists, and fire-prone vegetation.

As the country bakes in an overdose of sunshine, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has an important request for anglers: Report any sightings of distressed fish.

So concerned is the agency that its CEO, Ciaran Byrne, has asked that anglers practising catch and release fishing during this hot spell “consider taking a break from fishing entirely until conditions are more favourable”.