Has anyone swam in the Amazon river?

On Sunday, April 8, 200 7, 52-year old Martin Strel completed the first-ever swim of the 3,274-mile-long Amazon River.



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On Sunday, April 8, 200 7, 52-year old Martin Strel completed the first-ever swim of the 3,274-mile-long Amazon River.

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The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the disputed longest river system in the world in comparison to the Nile.

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Dangerous aquatic life: Some rivers, such as the Amazon, are home to a variety of dangerous aquatic animals, such as piranhas, electric eels, and crocodiles. These animals can pose a serious threat to swimmers, so it is important to be aware of their presen.

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After 859 days, Ed Stafford arrived at the river's mouth on the Atlantic Ocean Monday in Maruda, Brazil. Stafford said he intended the more than 4,000-mile trek to be a journey of self endurance, but also hoped the walk would raise awareness about the ongoing destruction of the Amazon rain forest.

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The full trip will take roughly 8 days downstream and 14 days upstream, though adding at least 2 or 3 days buffer is recommended to allow for delays and missed connections. You can also cut the journey short by starting somewhere in between or by doing some legs by plane.

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In areas where vast inland waterways are insufficiently policed, these kinds of vessels can be an easy target for pirates. These conditions are particularly common in the Amazon areas, where locals call these criminals 'river rats'.

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Strel swam the Amazon River, commencing on 1 February 2007, finishing 66 days later on 7 April 2007. This was a record-breaking distance of 5,268 km (3,273 mi), longer than the width of the Atlantic Ocean. He had escort boats that were prepared to pour blood into the river to distract meat-eating fish such as piranhas.

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Fish, a vital part of life in the Amazon Fishing is the main source of income and food for riverside communities in the Amazon River Basin. In Brazil, the region's potential is as high as 1 million tons per year, the equivalent of half of the total fish production from the country's rivers and lakes.

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There are at least six known expeditions along the course of the Amazon river, from its source high in the Peruvian Andes across Colombia and into Brazil before its waters are dumped into the ocean 4,200 miles (6,760 kilometers) away.

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Answer and Explanation: The Amazon River flows from the Andes Mountains in Peru to the Atlantic Ocean, and the water of this river can reach flowing speeds of up to 4 to 5 miles per hour during the rainy season (December to May). During the dry season, the water flows more slowly.

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The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the disputed longest river system in the world in comparison to the Nile.

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The Amazon River near Iquitos, Peru.

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Threats to the Amazon
  • Unchecked Agricultural Expansion. Uncurbed expansion of ranching and unsustainable farming practices clear forests and leaves areas more prone to fires that can quickly become uncontrolled.
  • Illegal and Unmitigated Gold Mining. ...
  • Illegal Logging.


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Here are 12 amazing facts about the Amazon.
  • The Amazon River Once Flowed in the Opposite Direction. ...
  • It's the Largest River in the World by Volume. ...
  • And the Second Longest River on Earth. ...
  • It Affects Sea Level in the Caribbean Sea. ...
  • It's Home to the Amazon River Dolphin. ...
  • The Dorado Catfish Also Lives Here.


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