Hundreds of dead fish wash up on Texas beach, waters test positive for red tide.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Hundreds of fish washed up on the beach in Packery Channel, between Padre Island and Mustang Island, on Wednesday.

ksat.com - by Mary Claire Patton - September 13, 2018

Texas Parks and Wildlife tested the water along the beachfront following the fish kill, consisting mainly of gizzard shad, and identified a localized red tide bloom.

The water tested at a moderate level, indicating 100 to 1,000 cells per milliliter.

"Additional water samples were collected at Bob Hall Pier and Mustang Island State Park. Although no cells were observed at those sites, slight aerosol irritation was observed at Mustang Island State Park,” according to TPWD.

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CLICK HERE - Texas Parks & Wildlife - Current Status - Red Tide in Texas