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  "id": 5457364,
  "title": "Lake District river re-bent after 200 years, salmon return in months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/lake-district-river-re-bent-after-200-years-salmon-return-in-months",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:43:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/in-2016-conservationists-put-the-bends-back-into-a-lake-district-river-straightened-200-years-earlier-within-months-atlantic-salmon-were-spawning-there-for-the-first-time-in-centuries/articleshow/133743969.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Conservationists undertook an inspiring project to restore the natural meanders of Swindale Beck, which had been straightened for centuries. Within just a few months, the restored gravel beds welcomed back the Atlantic salmon to spawn, while also decreasing flood risks and enhancing drinking water quality for millions. This remarkable recovery fostered a thriving habitat for aquatic insects and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}