Swimming for the Amazon

On February 1st Martin Strel from Slovenia started swimming the length of the Amazon River to raise awareness of the need for protecting the Amazon Rainforest which produces 20% of the world's oxygen.
It's certainly a very brave swim considering this river is teaming with piranhas, anacondas, crocodiles, strong currents and loads of debris among other impending perils of the area.
Martin swims around 10 hours a day and is aiming to complete 5,430km.
Check out www.amazonswim.com where you can see Martin's diary and photos of this courageous feat.