Swimmers campaign to save Dead Sea from disappearing

Crossing the Dead Sea involves many risks, including significant irritation to the eyes and potentially fatal effects if the water is ingested, the organizers said.

Environmental activists take part in "The Dead Sea Swim Challenge", swimming from the Jordanian to Israeli shore, to draw attention to the ecological threats facing the Dead Sea, in Kibbutz Ein Gedi, Israel November 15, 2016.

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BySHARON UDASIN

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 21:56

Updated: NOVEMBER 16, 2016 01:49

Swimmers campaign to save Dead Sea from disappearing

Crossing the Dead Sea involves many risks, including significant irritation to the eyes and potentially fatal effects if the water is ingested, the organizers said.

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