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Ex-Dolphins fullback Rob Konrad swims 9 miles after falling out of boat

Reuters

Former Miami Dolphins fullback Rob Konrad swam nine miles to safety after falling out of his boat. 

Konrad was fishing in the Atlantic Ocean while his boat was on autopilot and fell out, according to the Coast Guard. He was found on a beach at 4:40 a.m. ET Thursday.

The Coast Guard told ABC that Konrad had been swimming for 10 to 12 hours. 

The 38-year-old played for the Dolphins from 1999-2004. 

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