ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Thousands of dead fish were found in Sullivan Cove off the Severn River in Annapolis.
The State Department of Environment says it’s because of Tropical Storm Isaias.
READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Muggy With A Chance For Showers & StormsExperts say the fish suffocated because of low concentrations of oxygen in the water.
READ MORE: Bowie Picks Up The Pieces After Possible Tornado Leaves Trail Of DamageThey believe it happened because strong winds from the tropical storm stirred the water up.
MORE NEWS: 9 Families Displaced, 3 Homes Demolished After Sinkhole Opens Up In East BaltimoreIf you noticed a strange smell in the area, experts say the storm also dredged up an algae that gives off an odor, but it’s not dangerous.