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Otter Fishing - Bangladesh

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March 1997In the world's most crowded country, Bangladesh, it's hard to imagine there's any room for nature. But we discover a unique relationship between man and beast. Crashing around in a log box, two otters in rope harnesses are desperate to get to their food. A fisherman lifts the lid and out they dive to munch on the fishtails scattered outside their wooden cage. Bengali fishermen use these otters to herd fish into their nets. Every year Bengali menfolk bid their families farewell and sail downstream to catch their fish. With a sharp smack on the bottom, the otters are dispatched into the water and told to swim for their keep! More often than not, they get caught up in the nets and incur verbal abuse from their masters. As crimson sunset falls, the fishermen cook by their fires and the otters curl up in the boxes and go to sleep.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: October 15, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Author: journeymanpictures

Length: 05:33
Rating: 4.75
Views: 11073

Tags: animals  Bangladesh  Journeyman  Logs  Otters  Pictures  

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SonicHowler (August 29, 2008 at 1:35 pm)
I don't understand why you gave me that comparison. Dog fights were not mentioned.Maybe they love that they're helpful, but do the otters have any freedom? Do they get to be what God made them to be: otters? The slap, though "funny" to some, is completely unnecessary. The otters are obviously very hungry themselves. They don't get to hunt with their romp or live in a holt. They even looked like they were trying to escape at one point. Wild animals need better.And no. I don't eat meat.
BRUNNSPARK (August 28, 2008 at 6:54 pm)
Dog fight,bull fight,hen fight - jst for funKilling millions of people - for oil/welthThese poor fisherman are not cruel to these otters, they love them coz these otters help them. Yes they are using them. Dont you eat any meat. Do you thing these meats come without killing those animals. Do you think those animals are happy to be your food.
SonicHowler (August 28, 2008 at 5:32 am)
Apologies for the double-post. Some people compared this to dogs herding sheep and the like. There are differences I'd like to point out.Most of these dogs are bred for herding. When they're done, they have a bed, good food, and the freedom and exercise they need. The cattle is taken good care of. These otters, WILD otters, are cooped up in a box, and forced to work. I know in that area it's not easy to afford much better, but couldn't anything be done to make things better for those otters?
SonicHowler (August 28, 2008 at 5:27 am)
First of all, let me say that cocksnap444 could have been a little more creative than just telling me to "shutup."I wasn't referring to anything technological. Instead of a wooden box to contain the otters, why not get a net and a little bait? Why not be kind to the otters? They are innocent! I know there are many wonderful people going through very harsh times. My heart and prayers are with them. Still, what about the animals around them? Where's THEIR sympathy? Why force them to live it too?
BRUNNSPARK (August 27, 2008 at 10:06 pm)
Hi sonichowler,I am fooled to born in such a poor country like bangladesh. But u r much more fool than me. I know the difference between poor and rich but you dont know. You are rich today stealing these poor's property and uttering so kind words to the otters.These ppl are so poor that all of your SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE FISHING TECHNOLOGY is out of their reach.I am proud to b a poor coz i know about all ppl of this world Rich or Poor.
ahartline808 (August 24, 2008 at 12:09 am)
yeah ive been to bangladesh and they were some of the nicest people id ever met...even though it's one of the poorest countries on earth
Shibly4926 (August 18, 2008 at 2:02 am)
Listen those arent Indians. They are Bangladeshi. Thic country is located beside india. go and search it on google.
insatiable2rossi (August 15, 2008 at 7:18 am)
You Dumb S***Head...Ever been to a third world country? go live with them for 2 weeks, no not in a five star hotel, actually live with them, n u'll know why the do it. they r poor yet amazing people. get close to them..they ll starve but wont let u go hungry. Know people n reason B4 u Comment
cocksnap444 (August 5, 2008 at 7:15 pm)
Those dumb indians probably beat the otters if they don't find fish. I hope one of the otters bites his choad
cocksnap444 (August 5, 2008 at 7:15 pm)
Shutup

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