Cermaq Chile said it has recaptured 7,000 coho salmon following an escape reported on Dec 30.

Around 23,000 coho salmon escaped from Cermaq Chile's farm in Quemchi, according to the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Services (Sernapesca)'s count.

Cermaq originally reported that it had recaptured 5,050 fish.

The company did not comment in response to IntraFish questions on the cause of the escape or what measures it is taking to prevent a repetition.