Yvette Tetteh, a Ghanaian-British agricultural entrepreneur, athlete, and activist, has completed the longest-known swim in Ghanaian history, swimming 450 kilometers from Buipe to Ada.
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To honor Yvette’s outstanding achievements, a colorful parade of drummers and dancers marched down the riverbanks.
Yvette, 30, set off on this difficult journey as part of an expedition sponsored by The Or Foundation.
The mission of the voyage, which was accompanied by the research vessel “The Woman Who Does Not Fear,” was to conduct a complete study on microfiber contamination caused by textile waste and to raise awareness about the impact of trash colonization on the region’s ecosystems.
Her extraordinary achievement was favorably received by the throng that assembled in Ada to watch the journey’s conclusion.
The final section, according to Yvette, offered a difficult upstream current created by the Gulf of Guinea at the Ada estuary. Her unflinching tenacity, however, brought her to victory, bringing her to the resort where a happy celebration awaited her.
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On March 7th, the expedition began with the launch of a locally manufactured aluminum research vessel. Yvette and her Swim Team journeyed through the Black Volta and Volta Lake, stopping in cities and villages to witness the consequences of increasing waters and meet with local populations.
Yvette’s safety in the water was secured by a kayaker during the mission.
[ICYMI] Highlights from Yvette Tetteh's 450 kilometers swim across the Volta River in Ghana. The purpose of this expedition was to raise awareness about textile waste in Ghana.
Video Credit: @theORispresent #TV3GH
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