Teen Girl Battles Jellyfish to Complete 27-mile Swim–May Soon Be Youngest to Finish the Top 7 Ocean Challenges New Zealand’s Cook Strait is considered one of the most dangerous stretches of open water in the world. Strong winds can produce violent storms, massive waves, and unpredictable currents. Jellyfish litter the surface. Sharks lurk in the depths below. And yet, 17-year-old Maya Merhige was determined to cross it. The California teen is hoping to […] The post Teen Girl Battles Jellyfish to Complete 27-mile Swim–May Soon Be Youngest to Finish the Top 7 Ocean Challenges appeared first on Good News Network.

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