Giant Catfish Faces Dam Risk in Asia

Giant Catfish at Risk in Asia
Giant Catfish at Risk in Asia
Giant Catfish at Risk in Asia
Giant Catfish at Risk in Asia
Giant Catfish at Risk in Asia
Giant Catfish at Risk in Asia
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A man named Samnieng traverses Khone Falls in Laos holding a basket trap for catching fish.

Barefoot fishers use bamboo ladders to reach the middle of the falls to jam the trap between rocks to hold it in place.

"It takes a lot of skill, and it's very scary," said photographer Kritsanavarin.

"There have been tourists who have fallen into these waters and died."

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—Photograph by Suthep Kritsanavarin
 

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