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He told the TOI, "Yes, I will be coming to Mumbai on August 6-7 to support the Versova Beach clean up. It's incredible for a number of reasons. First, it is certainly the biggest beach clean-up in history. I understand it has been going on for over 40 weeks. Second, because it's a local initiative, not a government one." In an email response to TOI from South Africa, he said, "The residents are in effect saying we, the public, will not allow our environment to be destroyed any further.'' The Versova beach clean up began as a dream by two local residents, a lawyer Afroz Shah and another enthusiast, last year. An active mission, the Versova Resident Volunteers (VRV) roped in civic administration to help with machines and tractors, man power to clear the beach of piles of plastic and filth. Working weekends, the group rid the beach of over 1 million kilograms of litter.As Pugh, says, "Most importantly, this movement has the potential to inspire residents in other cities in India, and around the world, to start similar projects. They are showing what can be done with a vision, passion and determination.'' "I am so looking forward to joining Afroz and his team." Lewis Pugh was appointed UN patron of the oceans in 2013. A frequent swimmer across vulnerable ecosystems to draw attention to their plight, he is a leading figure in efforts to protect the oceans. He is the only person to have completed a long distance swim in every ocean of the world, and has pioneered more swims around famous landmarks than any other swimmer in history. In 2010 Pugh even swam across a glacial lake on Mt Everest to draw attention to the melting glaciers in the Himalayas. Stay updated on the go with Times of India News App. Click here to download it for your device.