Lake versus man: weather uncooperative in Flathead swim challenge

Linda Sappington
Mark Johnston attempts a bridge-to-bridge, 26-mile swim covering the length of Flathead Lake Sunday, June 21..

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Mike McCormick helps prepare the support boat before launching.

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Mark gives wife Dana a hug before starting his swim at 6:30 a.m.

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Mark Johnston refuels. (Photo by Dana Johnston)

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Mark swims alongside the support boat as they head out of Bigfork into the vast abyss of Flathead Lake.

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington
Issue Date: 6/23/2015
Last Updated: 6/24/2015 12:54:17 AM |
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