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Seen on Scene: At the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Odin Therien jumps into the arms of his grandfather Michael Varner at the World Largest’s Swimming Lesson at the Boulder City Pool on June 20.

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Dillon Viera, left, and Bob Haber teach a group of people at the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 20 at the Boulder City Pool.

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Boulder City Aquatic Coordinator Cheree Brennan gives out instructions during the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 20 at the Boulder City Pool.

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Guests participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, an international event held in more than 25 countries during a 24-hour period to promote water safetly, at the Boulder City Pool on June 20.

By Celia Shortt Goodyear

Boulder City Review

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