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

Published on 06/11/2021
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A Surreal Moment

It must have been a fantastic event. After all, you don’t get to view the Canal Saint-Martin without any water every day. People were in awe of what they were seeing. It was strange to see the canal’s bottom. What was on the canal’s floor piqued their interest.

A Surreal Moment

A Surreal Moment

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The Living Things In The Water

The workmen had to empty the canal until there were just 50 centimeters of water left. They waded in the canal, looking for the goods and living “things” that had made themselves at home there. The working group caught almost five tons of carp, trout, and bream! The fish were then transported to better breeding areas. They meticulously weighed and identified the fish before moving it. Even though the new site wasn’t perfect for them, it was still better than the alternative.

The Living Things In The Water

The Living Things In The Water

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