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Jim Dreyer Halts Lake Michigan Swim Attempt

The 60-year-old swimmer ended his 83-mile journey halfway due to adverse conditions.

  • Jim Dreyer, known as 'The Shark,' began his swim from Grand Haven to Milwaukee on Tuesday.
  • He turned back near the Wisconsin-Michigan maritime boundary on Thursday, returning to shore by boat.
  • Dreyer previously swam across Lake Michigan in 1998 and has attempted the feat multiple times since.
  • Supporters confirmed Dreyer is uninjured and in good health after ending his latest attempt.
  • This swim was part of Dreyer's ongoing efforts to conquer long-distance swims in the Great Lakes.
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