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Adult swimmers give the announcer a "thumbs up" to signal they are ready for the start of the race Monday, May 27, 2013, at Hickory Creek Park in Lowell for the 9th annual Ozark Open Water Swim. The event hosted a 1K, 2K and 4K swim for kids and adults in an effort to bring awareness to swimming. More than 120 swimmers came out to the race which was hosted by the RAC Aquahawgs. Writer: