FRANKLINVILLE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has launched an investigation into a large fish kill that was reported in Cattaraugus County.

2 On Your Side reached out to the DEC, which issued a statement issued Wednesday about the Ischua Creek fish kill in Franklinville.

The DEC and New York State Department of Health says they are investigating a "potential organic waste discharge to Ischua Creek and a significant fish and wildlife die-off."

Health officials are advising the public to avoid all contact Ischua Creek downstream of Franklinville. That also includes areas that are used for recreational fishing/fish consumption, boating and swimming until further notice.

The DEC says there is no indication of impacts to the public drinking water at this

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