California lake closed amid die-off of hundreds of thousands of fish
A massive fish die-off has closed a popular lake and recreation area in Monterey County amid speculation by state officials that warming water caused the kill. Lake San Antonio, a county park in southern Monterey County, was closed Tuesday as crews deal with the removal of up to hundreds of thousands of freshwater fish of multiple species that have washed up against the shoreline. Among the species in the die-off are trout, carp, crappie and bass, including one 4-pound trophy bass. The water is being tested in an attempt to determine the cause. A preliminary indication is oxygen depletion due to warm water, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.