English Channel attempt - Death of Renata Agondi

Title
English Channel attempt - Death of Renata Agondi
Genre
Interview
TX Date
24 Aug 1988
Year of production
1988
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Duration
00:02:37
Description
Swim pilot Michael Oram speaks to reporter Kevin Murphy via radio telephone from the middle of the English Channel, following the death of 25 year-old Brazilian, Renata Agondi, who was attempting to swim the Channel. He describes what happened, the weather conditions, and the impact of the tragedy on the crew of the escort vessel, Hilda May.
Contributors
Michael Oram; Kevin Murphy
Keywords
Deaths; English Channel; Swimming; Channel crossings; Renata Agondi

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