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Old 29th June 2008, 23:38
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Chernobyl victims in Cornish surf

Chernobyl victims in Cornish surf
BBC News
'A group of children affected by the Chernobyl disaster made a splash in Cornwall when they tried their hand at surfing for the first time.
The six boys and six girls from Belarus caught the waves at Porthmeor Beach, near St Ives, on Saturday as part of a month-long visit to the county.
All the children, who are aged 11, managed to stand on their boards despite never having surfed before.
Organisers said the yearly visits helped increase their life expectancy...'
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