East German Swimmer Crosses River to West
from Reuters
HAMBURG, West Germany —
An East German man climbed border fortifications and then swam across the river Wakenitz early Friday, reaching West Germany unharmed, border police said. The man, 24, cited political reasons for his escape.
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