‘Elephant on back’ but no croc sightings in record WA swim
Ultramarathon swimmer Andy Donaldson completed a 55-kilometre swim in Western Australia's Ord River, setting a new world record pending ratification. Despite the river being home to numerous freshwater crocodiles, Donaldson reported no sightings during the swim. He faced extreme physical and mental challenges, including dehydration and muscle cramps, particularly in the final stretch.
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