Lewis Pugh swims the North Pole in a Speedo

By Daniel Knapp on September 14, 2009 10:32 PM | 0 Comments

In order to raise awareness about climate change Lewis Pugh swam one kilometre across the North Pole with no more protection than a Speedo and a pair of goggles. Keep in mind that the temperature of the salt water at the North Pole, -1.8 Celcius, is below the freezing point of fresh water. This means that his fingers start to freeze from the moment he enters the water.

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