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MCAS Iwakuni children experience cormorant fishing (Package/Pkg)

  • AFN - Iwakuni
  • June 18, 2019 | 1:23

The practice of cormorant fishing in Japan has been passed down from generation to generation for over 1000 years. Marine Corps Community Services Youth and Teen Center went on a trip to learn about how the cormorant is used in this unique style of fishing. Lance Cpl. Jaxson Fryar joined the flock for this rare experience. This video story includes soundbites from Molly Schuch, Altus, Oklahoma or Lauren Tubbs, Hernando, Mississippi. This story is available in high definition.

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