Long swimmer Lewis Pugh battles jellyfish on his epic swim

VOICED: On his swim from Land's End to Dover, Lewis Pugh has encountered plenty of challenges but could this be his most troublesome yet - jellyfish. There are huge blooms in the water because of the harsh winter and the hot spring and summer. Today he'll embark on day 22 of his trip - so far he has swum 128 miles out of his epic 350 mile journey from Land's End in Cornwall to Dover in Kent. He is calling on governments around the world to fully protect at least 30 percent of the World's oceans by 2030. Our West of England Correspondent, Rebecca Williams has the latest on his journey. SHOWS: Lewis Pugh swimming from boat. Interviews with Nicola Johnston, Jellyfish spotter, Lewis Pugh, Oceans campaigner and Dr Cathy Lucas, Associate Professor, Southampton University on 2 August 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom
VOICED: On his swim from Land's End to Dover, Lewis Pugh has encountered plenty of challenges but could this be his most troublesome yet - jellyfish. There are huge blooms in the water because of the harsh winter and the hot spring and summer. Today he'll embark on day 22 of his trip - so far he has swum 128 miles out of his epic 350 mile journey from Land's End in Cornwall to Dover in Kent. He is calling on governments around the world to fully protect at least 30 percent of the World's oceans by 2030. Our West of England Correspondent, Rebecca Williams has the latest on his journey. SHOWS: Lewis Pugh swimming from boat. Interviews with Nicola Johnston, Jellyfish spotter, Lewis Pugh, Oceans campaigner and Dr Cathy Lucas, Associate Professor, Southampton University on 2 August 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom
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August 02, 2018
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