Fish are being removed from a Warwickshire lake to avoid a repeat of the appalling deaths that occurred when temperatures soared last summer. Aquatic residents of Abbey Fields Lake in Kenilworth were transferred to a local fishery last August after thousands of fish had perished in the heatwave that scorched the UK.

To guard against a repeat, following the recent dry weather and a drop in the lake's water levels, Warwick District Council officers have been working with a local fishery to safely remove a number of fish as 'a precautionary measure'.

Councillor Will Roberts, the council's neighbourhood services boss, said: "Though by no means as extreme as last year the warm weather in June and lack of significant rainfall has meant that we needed to act now to mitigate against any further reduction in water levels caused by climate change.

"We are however pleased to report that the water quality remains good and by keeping fish numbers low it will ensure that the overall health of the lake is maintained. The council will continue to monitor the lake, together with the Friends of Abbey Fields and other interest groups and partners."

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