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Environment Agency Investigation Into Sandown Residents' Carp Concerns

An investigation will take place following concerns about carps in a lake in Sandown, according to Sandown Town Council.

It comes as Town Councillor, Debbie Andre, said she would act on the concerns raised by residents in the 'Sandown HUB' Facebook group, as previously reported.

The issue was initially raised by local-resident Matthew Sherwood, who uses his own time to support the wildlife at the lake and noticed the water level lowering in the summer heat - putting the carps at risk of dying.

A spokesperson from the Environment Agency said:

'We have been alerted to reports, concerning the potential relocation of fish away from the lake. Whilst we fully understand the concerns of the public, it is against the law to move fish without authorisation from the Environment Agency. We regulate the movement of fish to help protect fish stocks and the water environment from harmful parasites and disease.

'We have sent an officer to assess the conditions at the lake in Sandown. We will continue to provide advice and guidance on what options are open to the owner of the lake.'

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