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Long Bridge Swim canceled due to wind |
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August 5, 2017 |
For the first time in its 23 year history,
swimmers had to be kept out of the water today
for the Long Bridge Swim in Sandpoint due to
high winds.
As over 700 swimmers waited on shore, 90 safety
kayakers and several on jet skis were on the
water and having trouble, with a few of the
kayaks flipping in the white-capped water and
several jet skis taking on water.
According to Tammy Blanford, Bonners Ferry, who
was waiting to swim, the Sheriff's Marine Patrol
attempted a practice rescue and were unable due
to the waves, prompting cancelation of the swim. |
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