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Kym Banting, left, her husband Darren, and Susan Collard talk over swim preparations on the Swift Rapids dock as Herb Myles waits to start the runner boat.
In the background, Jennie Popplow heads off on her swim. |
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Rod Paget got a good view of the Severn River bottom as he snorkelled the 12.8 km distance behind Megan in the canoe. Another swimmer, Margo Wraight, also did the swim in snorkel and flippers. |
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13-year-old Eric Bang paces proud mom Debbie
Bang, left, into Big Chute, some 3 km after Eric had said he wanted to stop. Dad Steve accompanied in the kayak. |
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A very long journey comes to an end as Debbie King reaches for the waiting hand of Debbie Bang at Big Chute, 11½ hours after starting. Hey, that's even a long time for the canoeist (Andy King). |
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A celebration barbecue awaited the swimmers and crews at the finish. Funds raised were donated for research through the Orillia and District unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, who had representatives on hand at Big Chute. |
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