Columbia River Swimmer Update

NPR | By Neal Conan

Published June 25, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

Christopher Swain has been swimming the Columbia River for the past 13 months. Next week, he'll hit the Pacific Ocean and his bringing attention to the pollution in the river will be over. Host Neal Conan speaks with Christopher Swain about his journey.

Guest:

Christopher Swain
*Swimming the Columbia River since June 4, 2002

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