Furnace Brook fish kill wipes out diverse aquatic life in East Sussex lake
On June 20, 2024, Alistair and Simon Gould discovered nearly all fish in Furnace Brook's 2.4-hectare lake dead, including species like carp, trout, and large eels. The event followed observations of dead fish floating on the water surface, shocking the local community and fishery staff. The incident has devastated the ecosystem and the local fishing community that valued the lake's biodiversity.