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The herd of Chincoteague Ponies hit the water during the 84th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. The ponies cross Assateague Channel on their way to Chincoteague Island.

Chincoteague Pony Swim 2009

( Jay Diem, AP Photo / July 29, 2009 )

The herd of Chincoteague Ponies hit the water during the 84th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. The ponies cross Assateague Channel on their way to Chincoteague Island.

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