Strange Things Parisians Found When They Drained Their 200-Year-Old Historical Canal

Published on 06/11/2021
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Lengthy Ordeal

Workers must spend hours ensuring that everything goes according to plan as the water is gently drained into the River Seine. From moving the fish entangled in the canal to entirely refurbishing the canal’s four double locks. Of course, any worn-out tiny parts must be replaced as well. From start to finish, the full procedure would take around three months.

Lengthy Ordeal

Lengthy Ordeal

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Team Effort

Because this is such a large project, it stands to reason that there will be a large number of individuals participating in completing it. As can be seen in the shot, dozens, if not hundreds, of personnel are engaged in ensuring that everything is done properly and effectively. Not to mention, without putting anybody at risk. While machinery is employed for most of the endeavor, persons must do numerous duties that their equipment cannot.

Team Effort

Team Effort

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