Example Sentences

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The couple had been snorkeling when he saw a shark swim by but could not see his wife.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Taomoto says the man had been snorkeling alone when beachgoers found him unresponsive and floating face down in the water.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2018

Police said he had been snorkeling with his family at Hapuna Beach when the 10-to-12-foot shark attacked.

From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2015

Franklin, had been snorkeling with their daughter Missy, then just under 3, when the toddler suddenly gave chase to a beautiful fish as it headed out to sea.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2012