After 200 Years, This Old Canal In Paris Was Drained And People Were Surprised To See What Was Underneath The Water

Published on 04/19/2021
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How They Must Have Gotten There

“It’s like some weird submarine treasure,” a witness, Marc, told The Guardian. “I can’t believe the number of Vélibs there,” he continued. I’m guessing they were stolen and then thrown in. It’s strange.” Bicycles were far from the only unusual items to make it to the bottom.

How They Must Have Gotten There

How They Must Have Gotten There

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Paris Is Filthy

“That’s Paris for you,” an onlooker named Bernard said. He went on to say, “It’s filthy.” It appears to be getting much worse in recent years. He was also present when the well was first drained. “The last time, I don’t remember seeing so much rubbish in it,” he shared. “I despair. The youth are using it as a dustbin.”

Paris Is Filthy

Paris Is Filthy

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