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Swim the All-American Canal at your own risk, says editorial

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on November 21, 2009 at 7:14 am

From the Imperial Valley Press, this editorial:

“Some people who try to swim the All-American Canal drown. It is unfortunate, but it is true.

But we don’t think any safety measures put in place would ever satisfy John Hunter and others who want the canal to be safer for immigrants who have entered the country illegally and swim the canal.

Hunter and another man jumped into the All-American earlier this week to put safety buoys in the canal (wearing wetsuits and swim fins). Their point was to get a citation and some publicity. It worked, as this newspaper was there. As a news event, canal safety is worth covering. We also understand that many people are driven by a need to protect human life, and that is to be respected.

But we are also wary of these types of “events.” … “

Read more of this editorial by clicking here.

November 21, 2009 · Filed Under All-American Canal

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