BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — A deadly fish virus was detected in Washington waters for the first time.
The IHN virus was found at a salmon farm in Rich Passage off Bainbridge Island.
The farm will have to kill all the fish.
The virus was recently discovered at two British Columbia fish farms.
IHN is a highly contagious influenza-like virus that does not affect humans.
Washington State fish and wildlife officials are on alert for additional outbreaks in other areas.