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Topic ID 3136
27/08/2008 by the new brunette
Swimming in the River Lea
Anyone know or like to speculate why someone was swimming along the Lea yesterday afternoon between the Nature Reserve and Hardmead Lock? She appeared to be training, and had someone with her on the river bank - unfortunately I was on the other side of the river so I couldn't ask. I'm amazed that someone considered it clean enough to swim in . . . whoever you are, good luck in whatever endeavour you're building up to.
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Reply ID 34377
27/08/2008 by Pat-H
Well the various raft races held on the river normally entail a fair amount of swimming by participants.
And I imagine lot's of places in the world have far worse water they have to drink.
I suspect it's all relevant.
Reply ID 34378
27/08/2008 by brassdoorknob
Seems like someone's already determined to go for the 10000m Gold during London 2012?
Reply ID 34382
27/08/2008 by Justme
I saw this lady swimming in the river Lea last year and knew her name at the time. She is training to cross the Channel.
Personally, I would not put my little finger in the Lea as it is filthy although lots of small fish, carp and even koi seem to thrive in there!
Reply ID 34385
27/08/2008 by Andy B
The fact that fish are thriving in the Lea is very relevant and I'm sure the raft race would not take place if there was a risk.
Reply ID 34421
28/08/2008 by trev
Justme - I find it hard to accept the lack of respect that you have for the water that provides your home. If the water is so polluted, why do you live on it?
Reply ID 34424
28/08/2008 by brassdoorknob
Water looked darn clear yesterday - so much so, I could see several bikes that should be in a museum & lost count of the trolleys! Missed the fish tho'
Reply ID 34425
28/08/2008 by Spirit
I didn't think you could swim in the river lea due to a disease that rats left in the water?
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