It's more important to fix problems than blame. Your first order of business is to appropriately dispose of the fish. Don't reinvent the wheel. It's likely someone else has had the same problem you're having. This is also why you shouldn't hesitate to consult your superior officers.
Some people just live to complain.
There will be a small minority of folks who won't be happy no matter what course of action is decided upon. Take it with as much salt as needed. Beware the prophet who preaches the One True Way. The SCA is a broad organization, and there are many, many ways to play the game. Other people will either flock to that version of the game, or they won't.