I would imagine the number of salmon that were killed was stretched a bit- counting every dead salmon they could find in the area, especially if cops/fines were involved, or just to maximize the storie's impact by the news reporter.

Not to condone at all what was done...

And I'm sure nobody on this board ever harrased any spawning salmon in their reckless youth, especially if they are not 'new' and grew up here.

Kids need to be shown the proper respect for spawning fish.