Vandalism is suspected after a salmon hatchery operated by the Suquamish Tribe of Washington was hit by a second fish kill in three months.

Last week, someone opened a water valve, killing most of the 100,000 young salmon at the hatchery. Authorities are investigating.

The incident has caused tribal officials to rethink a fish kill in May, when more than 1.6 million baby chinook died at the hatchery. That incident was also linked to a water valve issue.

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Two Fish Kills Deliberate? (The Kitsap Sun 7/28)
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Second fish kill at Kitsap-area hatchery suggests vandalism in first (AP 7/28)

Relevant Links:
Suquamish Tribe - http://www.suquamish.nsn.us