SUTHERLAND, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say thousands of fish have been killed in Berry Creek in northwest Iowa following a manure spill.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says about 2,500 fish were killed along nearly two miles of the creek northeast of Sutherland. That discovery came after an estimated 5,000 gallons of liquid manure was spilled Thursday afternoon at a hog operation. Officials say the owner quickly stopped the spill between two manure tanks and dammed an area above the creek to contain the spill.

Officials say the fish killed were smaller species, including minnows, shiners, stonerollers and chubs. Live fish were also found in the stream.