New Yorkers Take Polar Bear Plunge

Several hundred brave swimmers marked the beginning of 2009 by taking a dip in the frigid water at Coney Island. The air temperature hovered around 20 degrees, but the blustery winds made it feel much colder. (Jan. 1)

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YouTube | January 2, 2009

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