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Dangerous perch. These fishermen near the Hearn Generating Station are hoping the fish will ignore the sign, too, while one of their mates takes up a (...)
Dangerous perch. These fishermen near the Hearn Generating Station are hoping the fish will ignore the sign, too, while one of their mates takes up a (...)

Dangerous perch. These fishermen near the Hearn Generating Station are hoping the fish will ignore the sign, too, while one of their mates takes up a (...)

Date12/28/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dangerous perch. These fishermen near the Hearn Generating Station are hoping the fish will ignore the sign; too; while one of their mates takes up a dangerous stance for a better look. A little further and he'd be in the drink.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0007056F
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