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Lazy Rapids

Photographed long ago with the smallest camera I ever had (Sony DSC T7; think 9 milimeters thick credit card), the Sava river rapids in Zageb appeared smoothed ...
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Photographed long ago with the smallest camera I ever had (Sony DSC T7; think 9 milimeters thick credit card), the Sava river rapids in Zageb appeared smoothed down and lazy.

This artificial weir has been built to keep the water level optimal for thermo-electric plant intake. In building, people used crushed remains of torn-down buildings, and many reinforcing iron rods are still sticking out into the flow, waiting for swimmers and kayaks.

Since this place contains so many hidden dangers under the surface, it is strictly off-limits for any and all human activity.
A pity, really. It should have been built to be both sport-friendly and safe...
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