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Three divers die in separate drownings off California coast

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Three recreational abalone divers died in separate drownings over the weekend in a 24-hour period along northern California's coast, police and coroner officials said on Monday. Full story

Packed Amazon river boat capsizes, at least 13 dead

BRASILIA (Reuters) - At least 13 people drowned when an overcrowded boat capsized early on Friday on a tributary near the mouth of the Amazon River, police said. Full story

20 ton machine dances to 'Gangnam Style'

   A diver of a 20 ton front loader was inspired to make machinery dance to the hit song 'Gangnam Style.' NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck reports.

Divers take 'Harlem Shake' under water

   A first for the internet sensation called the "Harlem Shake" as a dozen divers perform their version of the dance while diving in Cancun, Mexico. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

Sea pup hitches ride on diver's kayak

   A diver from California wearing a GoPro camera captures a surprise visit on his kayak from a sea lion pup and paddles his new buddy to shore. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

Woman hitches a ride on a great white shark

   TODAY’s Natalie Morales takes a look at video of diver “Ocean” Ramsey, who hitched a ride on a great white shark’s dorsal fin. Ramsey has been swimming with sharks since she was 14 years old and shot the video for GoPro.

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  Dolphin swims to diver for help in Hawaii

A wild bottlenose dolphin, tangled in a fishing line, swims up to a diver in Hawaii and waits while the diver cuts the line free. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

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