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Odia Mountaineer Anita Swain Scales Africa’s Highest Peak Kilimanjaro

Puri: Odisha mountaineer Anita Swain scaled Mt Kilimanjaro, highest peak of the African continent, on July 13.

Kilimanjaro stands 5.895 metres above sea level in Tanzania.

Puri resident Anita had earlier been part of several expeditions including those organised by Bhubaneswar-based Association of Adventure and Social Activities (AASA).

OB Bureau

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