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April 22, 2015
Moron of the [Earth] Day
Gowanus Canal Swim What: Wrapped in a yellow drysuit and exposure protection gear,Water Advocate and Swimmer Christopher Swain will emerge from the contaminated soup of the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site, on Earth Day, to call for an accelerated cleanup of the Canal. Swain’s goal is a Gowanus Canal that is safe to swim in every day. Swain will swim the entire 1.8 mile length of the Gowanus over the course of the day, from the Flushing Tunnel down to New York Harbor, navigating through industrial waste, fuel slicks, sewage, and trash. Swain is thought to be the first person in history to attempt to swim the entire length of the Gowanus Canal.... A layer of sludge 10 - 20 feet thick, spiked with coal tar, heavy metals, and toxic compounds, covers the bottom of the Canal. Dangerous levels of bacteria and viruses, including gonnorhea, have been found in the Canal’s waters as a result of raw sewage discharges.
Posted by gerardvanderleun at April 22, 2015 9:10 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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Didn't anyone toss a couple of concrete blocks on his head?
Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck at April 22, 2015 3:22 PM
I hope this guy gets everything he deserves.
Posted by: chasmatic at April 22, 2015 10:03 PM
And when he emerges from his swim, his balls will glow in the dark.
Posted by: Jack at April 23, 2015 11:00 AM