When can you swim at the very edge of the Victoria Falls without fear of being swept down? Detailed answer

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When can you swim at the very edge of the Victoria Falls without fear of being swept down?

At the very edge of Victoria Falls there is a place called Devil's Pool. This is a small area of water where you can swim in September and December without fear of being blown down the falls thanks to the rock that protrudes in this place. The pool is popular with tourists who love risk, although according to statistics, on average, one person per year dies from swimming here.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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