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Her body was found by a fisherman in the river just before 10:30 a.m. local time Wednesday near Brownsville, Minnesota—more than a dozen miles from her last known location, according to authorities.—
Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025 -
Discover Local Watermen’s Heritage The Waterman's Museum honors the region’s hard-working watermen, from Indigenous canoe makers to present-day commercial fishermen.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The ship, named after Gaza’s first and only fisherwoman according to FFC, was launched from Sicily, Italy on June 1.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 June 2025
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But at least one fisherwoman is using social media to her advantage.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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But be warned: Eight hours on the water is intense, even for seasoned fishers.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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In many places, fishers are required to release certain shark species rather than keeping them; these retention bans aim to protect vulnerable sharks by reducing the number that are landed and sold.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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“Fisherfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherfolk. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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