Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys Page #2

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gonna get.

Ok.

Get out of the water. Throw the

switch.

See if it works.

Yes!

Good Job.

There doesn't appear to be too

many so far.

But it doesn't hurt to be safe

just in case the lake gets infested.

Especially if the turbine

problems continue.

Do you think it'll work?

What the hell is that?

A stunboat.

Used in a large direct-current barrier to keep

the population under control and reduce it.

Zap'em. Like'em.

NOT!

Rich. Out.

We use the stunboat for the

initial culling, alright?

And then we'll keep future

generations away from the dam

by building a barrier

directly in the stream bed.

You'll only need it during mating season,

and it'll be low enough that it won't

affect the other species. But we can't

have anymore Lamprey's entering the dam.

Ok I'm not sure if a stunboat,

even a powerful one, is going to

be able to take out the entire

adult Lamprey populations.

- I hear yeah.

- We need to look for a wider reaching solution.

Sounds like job security.

And that sounds like job

insecurity...

Morning, people!

Nothing better in the world then

sunrise on Lake Charlevoix.

It's like an angel kissed this

little drip of water.

Good morning, Mayor.

Hey.

You must be the guy they sent

from Fish and Wildlife.

I'm Michael Parker, sir.

- Ah, Bruce Akerman-

- Nice to met you.

...but just call me, Mayor.

Ok.

- I only have 3 years more to hear that title.

- Ok.

So, get me up to speed.

The turbines are working.

That's great Rich, but it doesn't

help with the fish problem.

Actually it does, Mayor.

Um, we need the turbines working to keep the

population of Lamprey's under control here,

and to the connecting waterways

to Lake Michigan.

That ain't gonna happen.

This is the best fishing in the

world. Right here on Lake Charlevoix.

Ain't that right, Will?

Yes, sir. The best.

Happen you hear anything about Ted?

No... No.

So, what do you think?

Two days at the most?

Well, It's-It's hard to say

at this point...

Look. I know this is a big

government job...

But I have a town to run...

that loves its summers.

I can't afford any tourists.

This is a small town.

We need all the revenue we can

get.

I understand that Mayor.

All I am saying is that, 2 days -

- might not be enough time to

cull the entire population.

I'll tell you what...

You get this done, in 2 days...

Scratch that...

One day, and I'll treat you and your

family to a fabulous steak dinner at Cobbs.

You'll love it!

Thick, Juicy...

You're not a vegetarian, are

you?

I don't want to offend your...

Western sensibilities...

No I'm not a vegetarian, But the

important issue here...

- I have a town to run!

- OK... great chatting with you.

Do you really think the lampreys

can get into Lake Michigan?

It's possible if we don't get

this population under control.

But that's 20,000 square miles!

That-That's insane, Will.

Yeah. Look, let's get back to base.

We'll talk about this after lunch.

Let's go.

- Ready?

- Yeah.

You're holding it wrong.

I'm like the queen of selfies.

Here you're majesty. Let me do

it.

That's cold. That's cold.

- You're such a jerk!

- Hey hey! That's freezing.

Oh good. It turn out cute

though.

Nicole!

Hey Nicole!

Hey Nicole!

Are you lost, boy?

Or just hungry?

What's your name, boy?

Look at you, scootin' your butt.

I'm gonna call you, Scooter.

Come on boy!

Hey Scooter!

Is that your little brother?

Oh yeah.

Scooter!

Scooter!

He looks happy.

Yeah...

He's kind of a weird kid.

- Really?

- Not like in a bad way or anything, but...

He's just always by himself.

He really looks up to my dad and stuff,

but my dad's like always gone. So...

Doesn't he have any friends?

- No?

- No.

We just moved here.

Scooter!

I'll be his friend.

Really?

Heck yeah.

I need a new fishing buddy.

That's really sweet of you.

Scooter?

Scooter! Come here boy!

Scooter!

Kyle, you're ok?

I can't find my stupid glasses.

Hey don't worry little dude.

I'll find them.

The dog I was playing with,

Scooter. I can't find him. He's hurt.

Ok.

Come on. We'll find him.

You're hurt.

Oh my god!

You're all bloody!

That is not my blood.

Oh my god!

It's fish guts.

Alex!

Get out of the water!

- You found my glasses!

- Yeah!

What about Scooter?

No luck. Are you ok?

Yeah. Yeah it's just fish guts.

Barf. Barf. Ok Come on. Come on.

Well,...

...my gut is that without any

natural enemies,

the Lampreys can get out of control.

But, there is a dam that separates Lake

Charlevoix from the rivers. I think

we can contain them pretty easily.

Well, that's a bit of good news.

But Lamprey's jump.

Yeah, but not that high.

How high is the wall?

You know, it's different in

different places.

Well, make sure that the water

levels are down by about 10 feet.

Lampreys can't jump that high.

Really? I have a hickey on the

back of my neck that says otherwise.

They attack people?

Certain species can be very aggressive.

If they run out of food in their area,

they're going to look for blood

anyway they can.

It's interesting. Ok?

Thanks.

Sure. Just don't let them get

any further.

Yeah will do. I'll talk to you

later.

Hi Nicki!

Dad! The craziest thing

just happened at the beach!

There was fish blood all over my

legs, Dad!

What's that?

It was so gross.

There were dead fish and

those Lamprey things in the water.

Alright, how many of them were

there?

I don't know. Like-like a lot.

Sweetie I'm sorry

you had to go through that.

Alright, we'll check

it out for you.

Dad, can you come home?

Awe, sweetheart I can't right

now.

Look I know it was scary for

you, but they only go after fish, ok?

They won't attack people unless

they're starving.

But, Dad...

Sweetie... I-I-I gotta go right

now. I'll be home later tonight.

Ok.

No-no. You're gonna be fine.

Trust me, ok? Bye.

Hello?

Thank you, sir.

That was Mayor Akerman.

He said that people have been

reporting a school of fish-

Washed up a shore dead. Yeah, my

daughter just told me.

Covered in bloody lesions.

That's... gotta be the Lamprey's, right?

Well, I would assume so. But how

many Lampreys can be in the Lake?

I don't know. I figured it was

just a handful.

I thought our problem was with

the river infestation.

Well either way, we're gonna have

to check out how they're slipping

through the barriers

and the turbines.

Rich will take care of it.

- Rich!

- On it!

Hey baby.

Wanna go for a ride?

No.

Frigid.

I should probably go with him.

I want to see if the Lamprey

numbers are increasing.

Don't worry about it. He'll

report back.

Alright, he'll handle that. You and I have

to see how they're slipping through. Come on.

Ok.

Do you need me to go with

you? I mean, go with you guys?

No we're good. Thank you, Marcy.

Ok.

Frigid.

Mr. Expert, telling me what

to do. Making me sit on a boat.

Yep. They're getting through

alright.

Operation rescue. Completed.

Check.

Operation cold one, is a go.

Man!

Where all the fish?

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