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Dredging for a safe City Swim: "You can now walk on the bottom without getting hurt"

Dredging for a safe City Swim: "You can now walk on the bottom without getting hurt"

Ahead of Sunday's Amsterdam City Swim, Waternet crews are clearing the canals of debris and sharp objects to ensure the safety of over 3,000 participants. The annual charity event, which raises funds for ALS research and treatment, will see swimmers travel from the Keizersgracht to the Marineterrein.

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