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Brr-ave swimmers of 121st annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge: photos

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Jan 1, 2024

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
The 121st annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge welcomed over 4000 swimmers brave enough to take on the freezing Atlantic waters. Dating back to 1903, the event raises funds to support local non-profit organizations in the southernmost tip of Brooklyn, New York.
Paul Martinka for NY Post, Getty, Reuters

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Swimmers and onlookers gather for the New Year's Day Plunge on Coney Island.
Swimmers and onlookers gather for the New Year’s Day Plunge on Coney Island, Jan. 1 2023. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Brave swimmers warm up before charging into the ocean. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. REUTERS

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. REUTERS

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City. Paul Martinka for NY Post

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
People participate in the 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on January 1, 2024 in New York City.
Paul Martinka

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