Dead fish, turtles found after pond drained for development in Sanford

Hundreds of fish and several turtles were found dead in a drained pond near a construction site in Sanford, prompting questions about whether work was permitted and who is responsible for cleaning up the site. Residents reported being sickened by the smell of rotting animals after the water body known as Lake Warren was drained. The deaths occurred near a property slated for redevelopment.