On the Romance Lakes, Fishermen Refuse to Become "a Species on the Verge of Extinction"

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Since ancient times, they have been at the heart of the lake economy. Between the cormorants, the permits and the cabins that are rare, the motivation of the fishermen is subjected to a tough test. But behind the fatigue is an intact passion hiddenOn the south shore of Lake Neuchâtel, Alexandre Bonny starts the engine of the Marie Aline and then manoeuvres to get out of the small port of Chevroux (VD). It is 5:30 am and the sun emerges, offering…