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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Wow ! "Pacific marathon swimmer Amy Gubser braves sharks and cold water to Farallones" 29 miles from Golden Gate


"As she approached the Farallon Escarpment — steeply sloped, reaching a depth of over 6,000 feet — the water temperature plunged to 43 degrees.

Worried, her crew saw her skin start to turn pale. They gave her hot chocolate and warm water to pour over her neck and on her hands. But under the rules, she was not allowed to touch the boat."


https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/13/from-golden-gate-bridge-to-farallones-long-distance-swimmer-makes-history/


"Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' makes unusual trip as Iran war fears escalate |" Daily Mail Online

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14824489/Trumps-Doomsday-Plane-trip-Iran-war.html