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Radio Leicester,4 mins

Paraplegic Scuba diver attempts three world records

Ady Dayman

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A paraplegic scuba diver is attempting three Guinnness World Records at Stoney Cove diving centre in Leicestershire. Dan Metcalfe from Grantham was left with no muscle use from his chest downwards after a motorbike accident. He's hoping to swim the fastest 5km distance underwater by a paraplegic diver, take around 6 and a half hours. Helen McCarthy went to meet him.

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