Frisco Lake Fish Kill Amid Heatwave | Kansas City News

Frisco Lake in Olathe is facing a major fish die-off—between 3,000 and 4,000 bluegill have perished, leaving locals dealing with a foul odor. Officials from Kansas Wildlife, the City of Olathe, and the Department of Health say it’s likely a natural oxygen depletion event triggered by the lake’s shallow depth and recent heatwave—a recurring issue this time of year. Water remains safe for humans and pets, though tests are ongoing to rule out algae blooms. With cooler weather ahead, recovery is expected as oxygen levels rebound. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2d3aa1768331a64