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Peter Lee holds his dog, Zizu as he hangs out with friends at Belle Isle on Tuesday July 31, 2012 in Richmond, VA. The island is a popular spot for people to take a dip and cool off in the waters of the James River. The island was used as a prison camp for Union soldiers during the Civil War. (Photo by Matt McClain for The Washington Post)

Peter Lee holds his dog, Zizu as he hangs out with friends at Belle Isle on Tuesday July 31, 2012 in Richmond, VA. The island is a popular spot for people to take a dip and cool off in the waters of the James River. The island was used as a prison camp for Union soldiers during the Civil War. (Photo by Matt McClain for The Washington Post)