choice than to wait for the rainy season so that they can resume their daily activities. They complained that when officials had the chance to plug the holes, they did nothing which is why the entire area is currently dry. The people who are dependent on tourism to earn a living are currently in financial trouble because they have no work. But there is also a shortage of fish. “Bigi Pan deserves better,” said the touroperators. “It is sad to know that the action will only resume when the rainy season starts. Regular maintenance could have prevented many problems. Hopefully those in charge of this region will start taking things seriously so that Bigi Pan could once again flourish.”