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Open Water

A ripple travels over the black ocean’s surface as a lone swimmer’s arm curves up and out, up and out. Moonlight flickers across the water as Kim Chambers plunges her head under once more, her smooth movements in stark contrast with her racing heart. The dangers of this particular swim are so vast, the 42-year old Kiwi has prepared herself for the chance that she may not survive it. Back home her bills are paid, her laundry done and goodbyes said to her family. But, even with all this weighing on her mind, she’s unstoppable. Her

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