US Edition104-year-old man gives up wild swimming due to sewage concerns
- Bill Smith, a 104-year-old resident of Cowes, has stopped his long-standing practice of wild sea swimming near the Isle of Wight due to concerns about sewage contamination, as of 2025.
- He made this decision after reports claimed all British rivers were polluted, and since those rivers flow into the sea, he feared contaminated water health risks.
- Bill swam in the sea for 50 years and believes this activity contributed to his longevity, but he now rarely enters the sea and hopes pollution levels will decline.
- He commented that these days he rarely swims in the sea, which he described as impressive for its ability to heal itself, expressing hope that he will witness its recovery.
- Louise MacCallum of the Blue Marine Foundation emphasized restoring Solent marine habitats to support ecosystem health and community wellbeing amid ongoing pollution concerns.
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