Traditional method Catching Electric Eels in Venezuela 19th century

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Engraving from The Western World published in 1874. According to the text the horses are driven into the ford where they are attacked by the eels & unable to retreat they panic, some fall under the water. After about 15 mins of frantic activity the eels swim towards the shore where they are harpooned.

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Size: 3000px × 3480px
Location: Venezuela
Photo credit: © Historical Images Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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