More than 100 carp have perished in Scotsman's Pit at Great Massingham, near King's Lynn, during this summer's heatwaves.

Water temperatures have soared above 25C in recent weeks, while levels have plummeted, causing toxic silt to sap oxygen from the shallow lake.

A view across Scotsman's Pit at Great Massingham, near King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

Anglers on Scotsman's pit in happier times (Image: Matthew Usher)

Dead carp on the bank at Scotsman's Pit at Great Massingham (Image: Chris Bishop)

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