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Oosterpark pond full of dead fish, likely due to broken pump

Oosterpark pond full of dead fish, likely due to broken pump

A large number of fish have died in the pond at Oosterpark in Amsterdam, likely due to a broken water pump that failed to provide sufficient oxygen. The municipality has acknowledged the issue and is installing an emergency pump while investigating why previous repair efforts were delayed.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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