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New Yorkers brave freezing waters to celebrate New Year with the Coney Island polar bear plunge

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Jan 1, 2025

Revelers run into the water for the annual Coney Island polar bear plunge. Stephen Yang Revelers run into the water for the annual Coney Island polar bear plunge. Stephen Yang
A group dressed as rubber duckies joins the crowd. Getty Images A group dressed as rubber duckies joins the crowd. Getty Images
This participant hopes 2025 will be the best year ever. Stephen Yang This participant hopes 2025 will be the best year ever. Stephen Yang
Thousands of people were expected to take a dip in the icy water. Stephen Yang Thousands of people were expected to take a dip in the icy water. Stephen Yang
A swimmer wears a thermometer around his neck. Stephen Yang A swimmer wears a thermometer around his neck. Stephen Yang
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A couple wears Spider-man and Wonder woman costumes. AFP via Getty Images A couple wears Spider-man and Wonder woman costumes. AFP via Getty Images
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A woman dressed as a mermaid enjoys the event. Stephen Yang A woman dressed as a mermaid enjoys the event. Stephen Yang
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A lifeguard keeps watch over the crowd in the water. Stephen Yang A lifeguard keeps watch over the crowd in the water. Stephen Yang
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