It is the fishermen that scare me, those damned worm drowners litter lakes with their lines, and they last forever. Over the years I have seen dozens of boats and some wildlife caught up in it. I consider myself a strong swimmer, but just the thought of putting the endurance of my tread water to the ultimate test, whilst tangled up and attached to a rock fills me with dread. I would never even dive a lake solo, and then I know I have flotation, a knife and at least 15 mins of spare air to try and get free should the worst happen.
Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing.
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