Surprise Me!

Fishing in the floodwaters of Bangkok

2011-10-30 127 Dailymotion

Fishing in the flood waters in Bangkok.
The massive amount of water rumbling down Thailand's rivers has swept away houses, rice paddies and fish farms, releasing the fish bound for markets.
The water is now carrying them downstream to Bangkok and fishermen are delighted.
SOUNDBITE: Fisherman , saying (Thai):
"I saw many people coming to fish. So, I borrowed a rod and tried it. It's a good exercise," said one Bangkok resident.
Officials are warning that the water level of the river could rise more than 8.5 feet above sea level. They are urging people to stay away from the river and seek higher ground.
But still many are ignoring the warnings to reel in dinner.
This is the worst flooding in Thailand in 50 years. Already at least 381 people have been killed.
Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters