Free-diver William Trubridge has swum Cook Strait underwater.
The mammoth endurance feat was done to raise awareness of critically endangered Hector’s and Māui dolphins.
The 22 km crossing – the first of its kind – consisted of a series of 930 dives, with underwater swimming while holding the breath, before coming up for air like a dolphin.
Mr Trubridge said the currents pushed him around during the
The free-diving champion enjoyed the first few hours of his swim but towards the end, fatigue set in once the water got colder and the currents stronger.
William Trubridge says action needs to be taken urgently to protect Māui and Hector’s
He hopes the uniqueness of the story will get international coverage. He wants government to update fishing regulations and give the animals the protection they need to recover.
The Māui dolphin is critically endangered, with just 50 breeding adults left.
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That’s amazing! I might try that when I’m older
Wow
That’s awesome
That’s awesome
That’s awesome I never expected someone to do that.
nice good job
imagine if he didnt breath at all but he still made it
i will die if i go in i will drown
That is AMAZING!!! I would not be able to do that
WOW I am mind blown.
Wow that’s amazing
Nice job
WOW!!! That’s amazing! Wonder how he did it?
how did he do it in that time
that is amazing. I wish I could do that
Cool
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wow amazing sad about the dolphins
okay that is weird
crazy but cool
crazy that
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who is this man I want to meet him and give him a handshake
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