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By Taylor Mansfield BRONZE
West Haven, Connecticut
It was mid July, blue skies and fresh air. Riley was preparing for a quick swim in his backyard pool. After changing into his trunks, he dipped a foot into the ice cold water. He l...
West Haven, Connecticut
It was mid July, blue skies and fresh air. Riley was preparing for a quick swim in his backyard pool. After changing into his trunks, he dipped a foot into the ice cold water. He l...