Long Beach's Polar Bear swim held in February

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A polar bear plunge is an event held during the winter where participants enter a body of water despite the low temperature. In the United States polar bear plunges are usually held to raise money for a charitable organization, and in Canada they are associated with New Year's Day.

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Location: Lon Beach, New York, USA
Photo credit: © Erika Nusser / Alamy / Afripics
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