A strong odor near downtown Orlando has been traced to a large number of dead fish discovered in Lake Beauty, near Orlando Health, according to a recent report by Channel 6.
Residents reported the foul smell to the hospital, prompting them to investigate. The cause of the fish die-off is currently unknown, but hospital officials are working to determine the reason and clean up the area. The incident has raised concerns among locals about water quality and environmental health in the lake.
According to the City of Orlando’s Lake Alert website, there are plenty of causes that can lead to fish kills.
“Natural causes may include changes in weather, lake water depth, cloudy or muddy water, and fish community structure. High levels of algae growth can rapidly change the level of oxygen in a lake or produce toxins that result in fish kills. Algal blooms can be caused by high levels of nutrients entering a lake via runoff from fertilizers, septic tanks, pet waste and yard waste. Misuse of pesticides or herbicides around a water body can also cause fish kills.” – CITY OF ORLANDO
At the time of this post, there was no Lake Alert issued for Lake Beauty, likely due to its size and being located on private property. There are two current Lake Alerts issued for Lake Davis and Lake Rabama.