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Image shows a boat and few police officers going for a swim in winter.
A chilly swim every week, to keep in practice, is just part of Toronto harbor policeman Brian Kennedy's job
Image shows a boat and few police officers going for a swim in winter.

A chilly swim every week, to keep in practice, is just part of Toronto harbor policeman Brian Kennedy's job

Date1/7/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: A chilly swim every week; to keep in practice; is just part of Toronto harbor policeman Brian Kennedy's job. Kennedy gets a helping hand from his partner David Bryan. Kennedy and Bryan and another two-man team can't expect the water to warm up soon. The weatherman predicts a high of 25 for Metro tomorrow.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112773F
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