A sizable fish kill of freshwater drum, also known as sheepshead, has happened on portions of Lake Erie near Erie, Pennsylvania. It appeared that some of the distressed fish were doing a side stroke and were unable to right themselves due to issues with their swim bladders which can be caused by changes in water pressure associated with recent weather pattern. Read the full story by Erie Times-News.
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