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Stilt Fishermen

on Sunday, 11 December 2016.

Stilt Fishermen

 

Stilt Fishermen

Stilt fishing is a method of fishing unique to the island country of Sri Lanka.

The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a petta tied to a vertical pole that has been sunk into the sea bed.

Stilt fishing can be seen south of Galle off the coast of Weligama