Swimming the Rhine with a Wickelfisch

Full episode available at: www.smarttrave... Basel, Switzerland is known for its strong connection to the Rhine River, and swimming here is a local tradition, especially during the summer months. Historically the river has been heavily used for commerce and industry, but the Swiss have worked hard to clean up this waterway and now people here love cooling off with a dip on a warm day. Jeff Wilson does what the locals do and places his clothing and valuables in a waterproof bag called a “Wickelfisch” that floats along with him as he swims.
This is a clip from the one-hour Public Television show "Real Rail Adventures: Swiss International Hubs"
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