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Keen swimmer Andy Gray always wanted to be a frogman and now he has achieved his ambition
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Keen swimmer Andy Gray always wanted to be a frogman and now he has achieved his ambition
Keen swimmer Andy Gray always wanted to be a frogman and now he has achieved his ambition thanks to his darling little pal Charlie.
Andy aged 12 got quite a surprise when he emerged from his newly built swimming pool to find he had hooked himself a new friend.
Overnight it had attracted a colony of breeding frogs Andy from Havering Essex has adopted Charlie and keeps him in his face mask. Clearly he likes being a big fish in a small pond.
Childhood
Boy
Reptile
Unusual Pets
July 1988
1980s
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Unknown
mirrorpix
England
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Media ID 21514302
© Mirrorpix
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Keen swimmer Andy Gray always wanted to be a frogman and now he has achieved his ambition thanks to his darling little pal Charlie. Andy, aged 12, got quite a surprise when he emerged from his newly built swimming pool to find he had hooked himself a new friend. Overnight, it had attracted a colony of breeding frogs. Andy, from Havering Essex, has adopted Charlie and keeps him in his face mask. Clearly, he likes being a big fish in a small pond. This heartwarming photo captures the innocence and curiosity of childhood as young Andy embraces an unusual pet with pure joy on his face. The bond between boy and reptile is evident as they share this extraordinary adventure together. Taken in July 1988 during the vibrant era of the 1980s, this snapshot embodies the spirit of that time - where imagination knew no bounds and unconventional choices were celebrated. The image transports us back to simpler times when children found solace in nature's wonders rather than digital distractions. It reminds us that sometimes our dreams can come true unexpectedly; all we need is an open mind and an adventurous spirit like Andy's. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints for future generations to cherish, this photograph serves as a reminder that life's greatest treasures often lie hidden within our wildest aspirations.
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