Anglers 'terrified' that mysterious disease will wipe out salmon stocks

Anglers in the north-east say they are 'terrified' that a mysterious virus could wipe out salmonid stocks across the country.

Anglers 'terrified' that mysterious disease will wipe out salmon stocks

Anglers in the north-east say they are 'terrified' that a mysterious virus could wipe out salmonid stocks across the country.

The undetermined disease, which causes bleeding and skin ulceration on salmon and sea trout, has still not been identified despite the best efforts of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and scientists internationally.

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