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The River Forth Fisheries Trust were at Kirkton weir yesterday completing the second planned fish rescue in the partially dewatered area downstream of the weir.
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Expectations were low because the riverbed in this area is lined with bedrock, which provides little cover for fish. Â However, a large undercut on the weir harboured two stunning trout.
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127 minnows were also rescued as well as 1 sticleback, 1 bullhead, 1 stone loach and 1 eel. Â Another larger eel escaped because it was just too big for the net. Â It is believed that the escapee found its own way out of the area. Â Furthermore, eels are of lower priority during fish rescues because they can survive for some time out of water and can move over land.
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