via Khmer Times, 11 June 2020: I had no idea that the Bakong moat had sacred (cat)fish. Does anyone know if this applies to only the fish in the Bakong, or to all wildlife in Angkorian moats?
The Apsara Authority yesterday announced, in cooperation with the local pagoda and authorities, it has taken immediate action to safeguard wildlife at Bakong temple after droughts have endangered the sacred fish which inhabit its surrounding moat.
Apsara Authority spokesman Long Kosal said the weather in Siem Reap province is still very hot and dry prior to the rainy season.
He said that there is still no rain forecast so far, causing the moat at Bakong Temple in Prasat Bakong district to almost dry out, endangering the fish which have relied on it for decades.
Drought threatens sacred fish at Bakong temple
Source: Drought threatens sacred fish at Bakong temple – Khmer Times
