Zhou Mingguo, a 53-year-old worker tries to dig out lotus roots in icy water in Xiangyang, Central China’s Hubei province on November 24, 2016. In cold winter conditions, Zhou needs to remove a layer of ice from the river, put on waterproof protective suits, and then jump into the water to unearth the lotus roots. Zhou can earn 10,000 yuan ($1,446) per month. (Photo/CFP)
