A man was filmed crossing the Ben Nghe River Canal in central Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, using a homemade flotation belt made from styrofoam. He slowly made his way across the water to retrieve a fishing net, likely cast earlier in the day. After collecting several fish, he proudly showed his catch – his dinner – to the camera.

The scene was captured in front of the Icon 56 building, near the historic Cau Mong Bridge, a distinctive green pedestrian bridge that connects District 1 and District 4 across the Ben Nghe River Canal. The footage highlights the contrast between traditional fishing methods and modern urban life in Vietnam’s biggest city.

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