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lostincalifornia

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2. I remember that. The problem with that picture is that the Yangtze is one of the most

Reply to struggle4progress (Original post)

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 02:18 PM

18 hrs ago

polluted rivers in the world. In addition, swimming in the Yangtze River is extremely dangerous due to the unpredictable currents, heavy boat traffic and whirlpools.

The picture was so obviously fake made them look like fools at the time.

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Maybe a photo of Mitch swimming in the Yangtse would put an end to all the questions? [View all] struggle4progress 18 hrs ago OP

I think the nearest river to him Bluestocking 18 hrs ago #1

...and Mitch is stiffing the ferryman...... lastlib 18 hrs ago #5

I remember that. The problem with that picture is that the Yangtze is one of the most lostincalifornia 18 hrs ago #2

+ struggle4progress 18 hrs ago #4

I'm sure Elaine could arrange that...... lastlib 18 hrs ago #3

Not swimming but dancing Mitch ImNotGod 18 hrs ago #6

That was damn creepy 😲😲 MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #7