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Discovery of invasive snail species in Scottsdale waterway a cause for concern

Published  October 9, 2018 5:21pm MST
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PHOENIX (KSAZ) -- A small snail is causing big problems in the East Valley.

Recently, snails belonging to the Apple Snails species have been spotted in a Scottsdale waterway. Now, there are fears these Apple Snails could overrun the food chain along the lower Salt River.

FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

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