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New Yorkers carry on Polar Plunge tradition on New Year's Day

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New Yorkers carry on Polar Plunge tradition on New Year's Day

New Yorkers carry on Polar Plunge tradition on New Year's Day

Thousands dive into chilly Atlantic waters at Coney Island beach in New York as part of an annual "polar bear plunge" on New Year's Day.

2025 marks 122 years since the tradition began, with some swimmers even dressed in elaborate costumes for the event.


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