Amazon Swim (Martin Strel)
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DURING FEB 1 - APR 08, 2007 MARTIN STREL SWAM 5,268 KMS (3274 MILES) OF THE AMAZON RIVER! HE DEDICATED THE SWIM TO THE PROTECTION OF THE RAINFOREST.

First Surgery on board

One of the Cassiquirri crewmembers burnt his right foot while operating a motorcycle. He suffered 3rd degree burns on the medial aspect of his right foot.

S kin on his foot appeared waxy white and leathery gray.

The skin surrounding the wound was cleaned and disinfected, and the wound probed with forceps to determine its depth and locate any foreign matter. After surgical debriedement affected area was covered with Silverdiazine cream and sterile gauze. The wound was re-dressed daily and Daleron administered for pain relief.