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Marathon swimmer who crossed Lake Michigan in 1998 is trying it again

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Jim Dreyer entered the lake at Grand Haven , Michigan , on Tuesday and began swimming to Wisconsin .

The route to Milwaukee is expected to cover roughly 83 miles , though it could be more, depending on lake conditions.

The 60-year-old swam across Lake Michigan , from Two Rivers, Wisconsin , to Ludington State Park , in 1998 .

Satellite communications will allow him to contact a crew for help if necessary.

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