For centuries, families have fished the River Tywi in Wales using coracles — a tradition now on the brink. Fishermen report vanishing stocks, dead fish floating daily, and water so polluted it stinks. Once a thriving livelihood, coracle fishing is now a fading heritage, with one multi-generational angler catching just one fish in three months — a stark contrast to nights past when he’d catch dozens. Community leaders say they’ve never seen such devastation, and despite relentless reporting, little action has been taken. Authorities acknowledge the crisis, launching investigations and court cases, while Welsh Water invests in storm overflows — but experts stress that fixing the river requires cooperation across industries and farms. The annual Tywi River Festival was canceled, leaving locals heartbroken. This could be the end of an ancient way of life — unless urgent steps are taken to save the river before it’s too late.
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