The content has not been reviewed for scientific accuracy or edited in any manner. Between 2,000 and 10,000 aquatic animals of all kinds, including blue crabs, died in a half-mile section of the river near William Point, according to a state Department of Natural Resources estimate.
Watermen fear the loss was much higher.
Somerset County Health Officer Curtis Dickson issued an advisory against entering the section of the river until at least 8 a.m. tomorrow. The section is from Cedar Hall Wharf two miles above Shelltown to William Point about a mile below the city. Glendening endorsed the decision last night. One of them reported yesterday having lesions, Dickson said. The health advisory was made after conferring with Natural Resources Secretary John Griffin and Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary Martin Wasserman.