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AI generated image of a man and a woman paddling a wood canoe in a river. There is a large alligator approaching the canoe. The man is wearing dark glasses and a tee shirt that reads 'Eyes On Success'. Thanks to Gemini for the image.

2620 Encore of 1221 Cracked Ribs and Alligator Scares in a Canoe (May 20, 2026)

A 65-mile planned canoe outing turned into a demanding test of endurance for blind paddler Jose Tamayo. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about navigating dry riverbeds, startling alligator encounters, painful cracked ribs, and the unpredictable challenges that transformed his trip into a memorable outdoor adventure.

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