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Phosphate spill ravages Florida's Peace River
On December 3 a dike breach at the Cities Service phosphate plant released 2 billion gallons of chalky sludge into the Peace River near Punta Gorda. Gov. action seeks over 20 million dollars in damages. Fisheries biologists warn weeks are needed to gauge total harm with 11 game fish species killed including snook bass and bluegill.
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Punta Gorda
Fla
UPI
Ma Hanchey
Peace River
Hardee County
Mrs. Hanchey
Cities Service Company
Cities Service
Phil Chapman
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Lakeland