Swimming the Snake

Saturday this group of swimmers, most of them participants in the novice swim league competition which wrapped up in Colfax two weeks ago, participated in a “Swim the Snake” fundraiser at Lyons Ferry.

Swimmers started at the former Lyons Ferry Park and went under the highway bridge to the Lyons Ferry Marina on the south side of the river.

Most of the swimmers took 20 to 30 minutes to make the crossing.

Alison MacDonald, left, participated from Colfax.

Pomeroy Coach Shelly Slaybough said making arrangements for the swim consumed most of the preparation time, but next year they hope to have more time to promote the event.

Proceeds went to the Blue Mountain Conservation and Development District.