Fishing the mighty Mekong is a way of life

Khong district, Champasak, Laos — In this scenic stretch along the Cambodian border, fishermen risk their lives for their catch. 

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A fisherman pulls a giant bagarius, which he caught an hour before, across the strong rapids of Mekong River in Southern Laos. The fish was caught in his Li Kok Ma, a traditional fishing trap. (Suthep Kritsanavarin/Zuma Press)

Khong district, Champasak, Laos — In this scenic stretch along the Cambodian border, fishermen risk their lives for their catch.