A large number of dead fish were found floating in Brays Bayou over the weekend. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department believes recent rainfall may have contributed to the incident. According to the agency, this type of event occurs almost annually in bayous.

Stormwater runoff from the rainfall can carry extra nutrients into the water, promoting algae growth. At night, algae consume oxygen, causing levels to drop. This can lead to fish kills, especially in the early morning.

Further information on the incident is available from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which has investigated the cause of the dead fish in Brays Bayou.