Dead salmon spotted in Enumclaw. Here’s why experts say it’s a good thing

The fish were found near a culvert that was recently replaced.

ENUMCLAW, Wash. — Renee Bushnell has lived in Enumclaw since 1990 and was surprised to find so many dead fish in a ditch near Southeast 432nd Street.

“I have never seen anything like this, all these dead fish,” she told KING 5 as she walked down the road on Nov. 21. 

“There’s dozens, look at it,” she added.

The fish Bushnell was talking about are chum salmon, and experts believe it’s actually a good sign.

King County replaced two old, narrow pipes under Southeast 432nd Street with a box

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