Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim: Unusual July 4 tradition

The annual July 4 Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim is a happening not a race. Participants cross the 1.5-mile wide Peace River every which way -- some kayak, some swim, some float. For Floridians, where July 4th is always hot and steamy, it seems like a perfect holiday tradition.

Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim: Unusual July 4 tradition

Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim: Unusual July 4 tradition

Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim: Unusual July 4 tradition

21st Annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Across the Peace…

Hundreds fill Peace River for Freedom Swim

10-year-old swimmer hopes to raise R2 million for Red Cross

This woman is on a mission to teach Black children to swim l GMA

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