Fish keep dying in Rio Olympic lake
Xinhua, April 14, 2015 Adjust font size:
More dead fish have washed up on the banks of a Rio de Janeiro lake that will be used for 2016 Olympic rowing races.
Environmental officials said on Monday the fish die-off was the result of recent rains and high sea levels, which caused the lake's water temperature to drop.
Water pollution has been a tricky issue for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as floating garbage could still be seen in many areas on the city's bay and lakes. Endi