Hundreds take part in annual Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island
More than 800 people made a dash into the Atlantic Ocean yesterday during Brooklyn's annual Polar Bear Plunge. The chilly event was put on by the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, which partnered with Camp
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Jan 2, 2012, 4:55 PM
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Updated 4,496 days ago
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More than 800 people made a dash into the Atlantic Ocean yesterday during Brooklyn's annual Polar Bear Plunge.
The chilly event was put on by the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, which partnered with Camp Sunshine, a Maine-based charity that helps families with sick kids.
Some participants say the water is symbolic of cleansing and starting anew, putting them on the right track for the new year.
