The hole was discovered when a net bag was inspected with an underwater drone. The hole was at around 2 meters depth. The company's response plan was activated, the hole repaired and nets placed around the hole. According to information from Arctic Fish, no salmon were caught in the nets.

The Directorate of Fisheries does not consider it likely that fish have escaped through the hole, based on available information. The Directorate of Fisheries will not take any further action on the matter unless information is provided that farmed fish have been noticed in nearby areas or fishing lakes. Information regarding that can be sent to the Directorate of Fisheries at fiskistofa@fiskistofa.is.