date:Apr 12, 2013
al, surnamed Zhang, from Songjiang Water Authority, on Sunday.
Zhang said the fish died due to illegal fishing by electrocution and poisoning, according to information from local fishermen.
Previous media reports said people living near the river claimed it wasn't the first time they had seen a lot of dead fish in the water.
When asked whether poisoned fish would affect the water quality, Zhang said no and that most fish were killed by electrocution.
The river's quality hasn't been affected