A Queensland father who was encircled by a group of sharks while swimming in remote waters off the north Kimberley coast has described the experience as one of the most unsettling of his life. Read thewest.
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CC photo #252: The Aqua Clinic 2012 location
I’m at the Aqua Clinic 2012 this weekend, at Hotel Ny Skovlund in Holstebro, Denmark, featuring among others Anne Forsell, coach of Stefan Nystrand (SWE) and Patrick Miley, coach and dad of Hannah Miley (GBR). A fine first day, most of the others are at the Danish Swimming Coaches Organization’s general assembly now, while I ponder whether I care to watch the Germany vs Faroe Islands soccer match :-P
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CC photo #251: A glittering super-suit at Rijeka 2008
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Gee, rangers save seal pup almost strangled by littered g-string
Last week, authorities from the NZ Department of Conservation were called out to a stretch of coastline known as Lover’s Leap after receiving reports of an animal in distress. When rescue crews arrived, they found a young seal which had gotten its head dangerously entangled in the most unlikely of ocean debris: a G-string. Read for instance Care2. The g-string (or maybe ‘thoroughly worn baseball cap’) has since been sold for $135 in an online auction, the money going to a campaign to eradicate mice from the Antipodes islands. -
12-Story High Water Balloon Drop
Not so sure how safe that is. You can see more ‘hilarious’ water balloon pranks here on Makeuseof.
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Heroes Wear Life Jackets
Heroes like these were out last night rescuing the crew of Polish yacht Rzeszowiak, here in Faroese waters. One of the first things they did, was to throw immersion suits down on the boat, in case the crew had to go into the water. Sadly, one crew member was dead before they could rescue him. Via Diversity in Aquatics
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Nearly 1,000 compete in 43rd Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim
At 9 a.m. at Kaimana Beach next to the Waikiki Natatorium, nearly 1,000 swimmers from all ages and swim backgrounds raced into the water to take on mother nature and try to prove that they could endure the 2.4 mile race course of the 43rd Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim. Read Hawaii News Now
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“The Water Whisperer” teaches babies to swim
Emily Cohen, a.k.a “The Water Whisperer,” and her team have taught thousands of infants how to get used to being in the water at a very young age. KCBS’ Lisa Sigell reports from Sherman Oaks, California, see CBS News
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Michael Phelps Throws Retirement Party in Vegas
“You would’ve thought partying was an Olympic sport the way Michael Phelps, 27, took over Las Vegas over the holiday weekend.” See ET


