Draining a Parisian canal

An abandoned mud-covered Velib self-service public bicycle appears after the draining of the Canal Saint-Martimore

A worker wades in the water as he inspects abandoned bicycles during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin inmore

Journalists and passers-by watch as workers catch fish near a lock during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martmore

Fish are displayed on a table after being caught during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, Francmore

Workers catch fish inside a lock during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France, January 6, 20more

Seagulls fly past abandoned Velib self-service public bicycles that appeared after the draining of the Canal Smore

Workers catch fish inside a lock during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France, January 6, 20more

A diver checks the installation of a metallic barrier at the Jaures lock during the draining of the Canal Sainmore

A general views shows the Canal Saint-Martin during its draining in Paris, France, January 6, 2016. REUTERS/Chmore

A worker prepares to weigh a carp caught during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France, Januamore

Workers catch fish during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Chmore

Abandoned mud covered Velib self-service public bicycles appear after the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin imore

A view shows the Canal Saint-Martin during its draining in Paris, France, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Charles Plamore

An abandoned mud-covered scooter is seen during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France, Januamore

Workers catch fish and check rubbish during the draining of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France, January 5more