An Ontario software developer has become the first Canadian to successfully swim across the Strait of Magellan. Madhu Nagaraja says he completed the swim across the treacherous open-water stretch on the tip of South America on Nov. 29. The 47-year-old from Oakville, Ont., becomes the 23rd person to complete the 3.9-kilometre swim through the strait famed for its strong winds, high waves and frigid waters. The uniqueness of the geography offered still more incentive, he said, adding the conditions on the day of his crossing reinforced the Strait's reputation as a treacherous route. Nagaraja said he was gratified to complete the swim, which he described as the hardest of his life so far.

Source: CBC News December 02, 2017 23:55 UTC