Thousands of fish were dropped into lakes in Utah out of a plane last week to repopulate the lake’s marine life.
Releasing the fish by air is the most effective method of stocking the remotely located lakes.
Transporting fish via vehicle over long distances creates difficulties maintaining sufficient oxygen levels.
Up to 35,000 young fish can be released in a single aerial drop, most of which will survive the fall thanks to their smaller size and a slowed fall from high altitude.
Aerial fish stocking has been utilized in Utah since the 1950s. (REUTERS)