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The Afghan surfer

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Masi had never swum before when his boat to Australia began to sink. He was stranded in the Timor Sea, clinging to a piece of timber for 14 hours. Now, he's a lifeguard. He also runs a painting and renovation company employing other refugees from Afghanistan.
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