DNR: Deadly Fish Virus Turns Up In Lake Michigan

VHS Found In Brown Trout

Posted: 7:08 pm CDT May 24, 2007

MADISON, Wis. -- The state Department of Natural Resources said that it appears a deadly fish virus has turned up in Lake Michigan.

DNR officials said that a brown trout that died in Lake Michigan and washed ashore near Kewaunee has preliminarily tested positive for viral hemorrhagic septicemia.

It is the first Lake Michigan fish to test positive for VHS, WISC-TV reported.

Experts said the virus, which causes fish to bleed to death, does not pose a risk to humans.

Previous Stories:

May 22, 2007: Ag Officials Place 5 Fish Hatcheries Under Quarantine
May 21, 2007: DNR: Anglers Take Steps To Keep Lakes Free From Fish Virus
May 19, 2007: More Fish From Winnebago System Test Positive For Virus
May 18, 2007: Board Adopts New Fish Virus Rule For Lake Winnebago Area
May 16, 2007: DNR Might Kill Fish Used To Stock Lakes
May 16, 2007: Ag Department Considers Mandatory Testing For Fish Virus
May 15, 2007: New Rules Might Protect Fish From Virus

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