Soldiers' swimming challenge
Six soldiers are taking part in a marathon 250-mile open water swim in order to raise funds for injured servicemen.
Injured soldier raising funds for others injured in the line of duty
The swimming challenge was the brainchild of Trooper Clifford O'Farrell, whose legs were badly injured in an explosion in Afghanistan.
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