Carp dump creates fish stink in Palmyra


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Updated: 2/24/2009 7:47 pm | Published: 2/24/2009 4:32 pm
Reported by: Marcos Ortiz
Carp fish dump (ABC 4 News)
Carp fish dump (ABC 4 News)
PALMYRA, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Something stinks in Palmyra, and the smell is coming from dead Carp lying in an open field.

"They've been down there fore a couple of weeks and it’s just starting to warm up and smell,” said Roy Batty who lives near the field.

The state Department of Natural Resources knew about this dumping ground. It's part of a program to get rid of carp in Utah Lake.

The fisherman doing the state's job dumps the fish on Richard Davis' land. The carp acts as a fertilizer.

But Davis was supposed to till the land so that it doesn't stink up the place.

Davis wasn't happy when ABC 4 News approached him.

"It's not any of your business,” Davis said. “It’s none of your damn business.”

But the field wasn't plowed and the smell was evident.

"Usually nothing gets done down here unless you put pressure on them,” said Batty. “They'd let them stink forever if you let them."

ABC4 News contacted an official who oversees the carp removal project. He came out to see for himself.

"I appreciate you bringing it to my attention because we had no idea,” said Mike Mills of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District. “No one's complained to us at all."

Mills said it wasn't their intention for this to happen and he was already notifying those involved with the stinky mess.

"I've already been in contact with our fisherman,” he said. “He's aware and they're going to come over and clean it up as soon as they can.

Mills said he hopes the stinky problem doesn’t give a bad light to the carp removal program.

“We’re doing good things for the lake,” he said. “But we’re also concerned with the neighbors down here.”

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Uncle Woodsy - 3/6/2009 12:05 PM
FYI, The tax papers that people are commenting about where on Sandy Beach/public ground. How would you feel if your identity was stolen because someone did not care to properly despose of your personal information. When this comes out all of you intelligent people should contact the tax preparer to see if your families s/s numbers and dl numbers and bank account information was in that pile. Yes, I helped Richard Davis on his farm. But, this burn pile had nothing to do with Richard Davis or his Farm. It was an illigal dump as well as a illigal burn, fingers where not pointed at Roy Batty. I brought this to the attention of the media so several people from Orem to Genola would be aware that the papers had been down at Sandy Beach for almost a year. In reading the forgoing comments I wonder what kind of citizens would write such backing to someone who doesn't care about there fellow citizens. What the hell has America become. I also wonder how they the forgoing writters would feel if they found out that their or their childrens personal information was stolen and used in an identity theft ring?

Mario - 3/2/2009 3:54 PM
A scientist in Idaho has demonstrated that literally tons of rotting cows, pigs, bulls, even skunks could be treated with a proprietary blend of beneficial micro-organisms -- and all offensive odors are gone. In a few weeks, the rotting carcasses are rich soil. In fact, even the PCBs that are in the carp would be completely destroyed by the beneficial micro-organisms (I think). Now, if that scientist could be found (in Bingham County?) the State of Utah people could gain some great, worldwide, positive public relations.

Nokidding - 3/2/2009 8:40 AM
Oh dds1123 I did not create a new identity, I have no idea who 4 the record is. I did watch the quoted article. The area they dug up the records is stated in the article as being on public ground. (Don't forget that Roy's ground is planted, not weeds.) Oh and the guy digging them up just happens to be a guy that worked for Richard at the time. One other item to refute your claims is the article says an accounting firm in Spanish Fork is responsible. Does Roy work for an accounting firm? NO, so why would he go and find the documents just to bury them down there. When you call someone a liar you need to have your own facts straight in the first place. So check your facts then make an intelligent response. Other wise you just make yourself look less intelligent. You silly little crusade to attack Roy is funny, and I will continue to debate you claims as long as you want. Just remember you need to have more facts than opinion, and made up stories.

dds1123 - 2/27/2009 6:35 PM
look @ news from last night http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top%20stories/story/UPDATE-Documents-found-in-Utah-county-pit-tracked/dIBnfNLO00mNaOYUgdq2Ig.cspx this happened on Roy Batty's property and it was done by his son. And no this is not Richard. my spelling typo has nothing to do with with Roy being a liar. "4 the record" "Nokidding" creating a new identity to back yourself up doesn't make your points anymore valid.

4 the record - 2/26/2009 10:22 AM
I agree with Nokidding. Those items you mentioned just scratch the surface of things he has done. If I didn't know better I would think that dds1123 is Mr Richard Davis himself. I am a lifelong resident of Palmyra and I personally know Roy Batty and Richard Davis. And Roy Batty is one of the most hard working and honest people I know. He donates his time to several different organizations across the county for FREE. As for him getting paid for work not done THAT is a crock. And as for the liar comment, maybe you should learn to spell it before trying to slam someones character with it. But don't take my word for it , check the records.

Nokidding - 2/25/2009 8:15 AM
Oh the lies you have believed of Richard. I also live down there and for Richard to say he has been tilling the carp in is a crock. First how can you till it in when your tractor would get stuck in the mud. Oh and isn't this the same Richard Davis that is in trouble for dragging a bull, Mining Rock Canyon without a license, and illegal dumping just to name a few things. (You cannot count the number of trucks going down there to dump junk that should be taken to a landfill.) Richard causes more problems for the people living down there than anyone else and he isn't a good property neighbor to have. Roy Batty is a good hard worker and if dds has been down there he/she really should know more facts defaming someones character.

dds1123 - 2/25/2009 7:30 AM
Roy Batty is full of it. He keeps calling the news on Richard Davis. I've been down there and know these two people. Roy worked for Richard and when got fired for being paid but not working he has been causing problems since. He is nothing short of a crook and a lyer.
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