A man attempting to run across the water from Miami to New York City found himself biting off more than he could chew after washing up on the shore not far from where he set off.
Reza Baluchi, an Iran-born cyclist, had planned on running in a giant floating hamster wheel to raise money for charity, but was stopped in his tracks when he faced “complications” that forced him to return to shore.
He was then stopped by deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) after residents spotted him in Hammock, near Miami.
The FSCO posted pictures of the unique vessel on Facebook and wrote: “This morning, the #FCSO responded to a call about a vessel washing ashore in the Hammock area. Get the news you want straight to your inbox.
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