Everyone Was Surprised To See What This Two-Centuries-Old Canal Had Under The Water After It Was Drained

Published on 03/23/2021
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A Surreal Moment

It had to have been a huge occasion. After all, it’s not every day that you get to see the Canal Saint-Martin without any water. People couldn’t believe what they were witnessing. The sight of the canal’s bottom was surreal. They were all curious about what was on the canal’s floor.

A Surreal Moment

A Surreal Moment

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The Living Things In The Water

The workers had to drain the canal until only 50 cm of water remained. They waded through the canal, searching for the items and living “things” that had taken up residence there. Around five tons of carp, trout, and bream were caught by the working crew! They then relocated the fish to better breeding grounds. Before relocating the fish, they carefully weighed and identified it. Even though the new location would not be ideal for them, it was still preferable to the alternative.

The Living Things In The Water

The Living Things In The Water

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