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A look back at 2009: Part II

Kenny Blocker of Isles of Capri explains to Kim Yapaolo of Marco how he used a gaff hook to fish her purse out of the water near his home. Yapaolo's purse went over board while boating with friends around Marco Island on July 4.

Photo by KELLY FARRELL, Staff

Kenny Blocker of Isles of Capri explains to Kim Yapaolo of Marco how he used a gaff hook to fish her purse out of the water near his home. Yapaolo's purse went over board while boating with friends around Marco Island on July 4.

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