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.
Sat, April 7 2007

Almost Finished

Martin staggered forward another 31 km during the day yesterday, and six more km at night. At this point he swims for 6 hours, tries to rest for 6 hours, then repeats the cycle. Martin is currently swimming near Belem. The river is over 30 km wide, and the island to our left, Marajo, is bigger than Slovenia.

Martin’s nausea and diarrhea have subsided but he’s still very dizzy and needs someone to help him with walking when he gets out of the water. Strangely, he tells us he doesn’t experience the vertigo when swimming, only on land. We expect him to cross the finish line later today.

Some of the team found a frightened three-toed sloth tied to a pool table at a seedy portside bar. We bought the tormented animal for five dollars and released it into its natural jungle habitat.

>> Matthew Mohlke