Land of the Leopard inspectors rescued hundreds of chum salmon from illegal catching

Red fish were able to leave offspring in their natural habitat.

This year, the state inspectors of the "Land of the Leopard" managed to repel the onslaught of poachers on protected rivers. The national park reported that the number of seized fish has decreased significantly. Several hundred chum salmon tails have been saved from illegal catching.

The Land of the Leopard National Park protects several spawning rivers, including the Barabashevka, Narva and Poima. In October, chum salmon will come here for spawning. The abundance of red fish attracts poachers, so every year the "Land of the Leopard" strengthens the protection of rivers many times over.

The press service of the national park reported that during the entire season, materials were collected and handed over to initiate seven criminal cases. The number of administrative protocols was 67. This year, many poachers were caught even before they caught the fish.

“It is worth mentioning that red fish entered the rivers of the Land of the Leopard in limited quantities due to the activities of the Barabashevsky fish factory. However, the fish that was still allowed into the rivers was protected from illegal fishing,” the report says.

According to experts, the seasonal spawning of red fish in rivers is necessary to preserve for the existing biodiversity.