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

Published on 04/19/2021
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A Surreal Moment

It had to have been a huge event. After all, it’s not every day that you get to see the Canal Saint-Martin dry. People couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw what was going on. It was strange to see the canal’s bottom. They were all curious about what lay beneath the canal’s surface.

A Surreal Moment

A Surreal Moment

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The Living Things In The Water

The workers were tasked with draining the canal to a depth of 50 cm. They waded through the canal, searching for the objects and living “things” that had taken up residence there. Around five tons of carp, trout, and bream were caught by the working crew! After that, the fish were relocated to more favorable breeding grounds. Before relocating the fish, they carefully weighed and identified it. Even if the new location was less than ideal, it was better than the alternative.

The Living Things In The Water

The Living Things In The Water

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