(7News) — As cherry blossom season approaches, Silver Spring is preparing for another enchanting event: Mermaid Season ... even want to get into a tail or swim,” said Morgana Alba, organizer ...

By 16, inspired by the Australian show 'H2O: Just Add Water' - Kate decided she wanted to buy a rubber mermaid monofin to see if she could swim with ... she initially felt like a "freak".