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FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCCI) – Tens of thousands of fish died after fertilizer byproduct made it into a creek in Iowa. Nearby residents are now voicing their concerns about the event and the aftermath.

Officials also explain that the carp pose a threat to humans on the river. The fish, which can weigh anywhere between five and 30 pounds, can leap out of the water when they feel threatened.