In Paris, A 200-Year-Old Canal Was Drained, And The Public Was Ecstatic

Published on 04/19/2021
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Save The Fish

Workers kept draining the water from the Canal Saint-Martin until only 20 inches remained. First and foremost, they needed to get the fish to safety. The cleanup crew fished for carp, trout, and bream for three days in the water. They apprehended the creatures and relocated them to another section of the river.

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Save The Fish

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Swimming There Might Be Possible

Despite how depressing it was to see all of the trash in the canal, there is still reason to be optimistic. The findings brought the city’s littering problem to light. Authorities used the opportunity to talk about the situation. “If everyone mucks in and avoids throwing anything into the water,” Celia Blauel told MailOnline, “we might be able to swim in the canal in a few years.”

Swimming There Is Possible

Swimming There Might Be Possible

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