Only in Holland

Last week I looked out my window at work and saw the sight shown in the pictures.  It's essentially a "loader tractor boat".   First, the operator goes through the canal using the apparatus on the side as an underwater grass cutter.  It works like a hedge trimmer on the tall grass in the canal.

Then after he's mowed the grass, he uses the hydraulically operated rake on the front to scoop up the floating grass and deposit in along the bank.  I guess they don't want the canals to get clogged.  Only in Holland!

By the way, the pile of grass remains on the bank today.  I guess getting rid of the grass takes more time.