Fish Kill Reported in Kolubara River in Valjevo and Divci Areas

A significant fish kill has been observed in the Kolubara River, affecting areas in central Valjevo and extending downstream to the village of Divci. The incident was first noticed by local citizens, with a river warden confirming the presence of dead fish, including species like "skobalj," "klen," and "kesega." Initially, the scale of the die-off was not widespread, but it has since escalated.

The situation has been reported to relevant authorities, including the communal police and the ecological crime inspection. Water samples have been collected from the river, and dead fish have been sent to the Veterinary Institute in Belgrade for laboratory analysis. The results of these tests are still pending, and the exact cause of this ecological disaster remains undetermined.

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On the spot, I saw several skobalj, klen, and kesega floating. It was not a large-scale kill, but I informed the communal police as well as the inspection for ecological crime.

This is not the first reported incident of fish dying in the Kolubara River this year. A larger-scale fish kill was observed on June 11th in the river's course through the city center. The following day, June 12th, dead fish were also spotted downstream in Divci. The case has also been reported to the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Valjevo, as authorities work to uncover the source of the pollution and prevent further environmental damage.

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The water was sampled, and fish samples were sent to Belgrade for analysis.