Rubbish-clearing divers come to rescue Kyrgyzstan beauty spot
  • 10 months ago
On the shores of Lake Issyk Kul in Kyrgyzstan, a group of volunteer scuba divers show off their haul for the day: a boat engine, car tyres, bottles, clothes and a multitude of plastic items. Issyk Kul is a UNESCO heritage site and home to a diverse range of animal species, but the flow of visitors -- and the waste they often leave -- is endangering the lake.
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