Lost Objects Rediscovered When Paris Canal Is Drained
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For the first time in 14 years, authorities are draining the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris for routine cleaning and maintenance and the process has revealed a treasure trove of lost objects. Pictured, a bicycle and other debris at the bottom of the drained waterway, Jan. 5, 2016.