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  1. 10-10-2005 06:36 PM #1
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    Boy, 9, Swims From Alcatraz to San Fran

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051010/.../young_swimmer

    Pretty impressive for a 9 year old.
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    Not too bad. Probably a lot of practice on his part.
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    Best part of the story right here:

    His effort raised about $30,000 for the Red Cross Katrina Hurricane Victims Fund.
    http://25.media.tumblr.com/e1b4e22f5...qq36o1_500.gif
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  4. 10-10-2005 11:34 PM #4
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    Glad he didn't die. Kid may have a swimming career ahead of him.
    I aim to try
    "Nothing is what rocks dream of."-Aristotle
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  5. 10-11-2005 03:06 PM #5
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    Rereading the story, sharks are common in the San Fran Bay? He's a brave kid. I'm sure someone was probably right by his side on some type of boat the whole time keeping a good eye on him.
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