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Girl, 17, swims the English Channel – powered by Jelly Babies

Lowenna North from Launceston swims the English Channel. (Ruth North via SWNS)

Girl, 17, swims the English Channel – powered by Jelly Babies

Lowenna North with her dad James after swimming the channel. (Ruth North via SWNS)

Girl, 17, swims the English Channel – powered by Jelly Babies

Lowenna North, a 17-year-old nicknamed the 'Ginger Swimmer' achieves amazing accomplishment after swimming the English Channel. (Daniel Dayment via SWNS)

Girl, 17, swims the English Channel – powered by Jelly Babies

(Ruth North via SWNS)

Girl, 17, swims the English Channel – powered by Jelly Babies

(Ruth North via SWNS)

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