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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00:00The weather's good, the water's good, the water's good, yeah, 2025, happy new year!
00:30Such an amazing experience, this is something that has been on my bucket list for quite
00:42some time and I finally decided to do it, it was amazing, life is about doing things
00:48that make you uncomfortable, this is what living is about, not being caught up with
00:52the mundane day to day stuff, you gotta challenge yourself, whatever's in your heart, whatever
00:57your desire is, get it done, let's get it!
01:04This is my first year and I'm so proud of myself because I'm an old lady, I'm a sick
01:12lady and I just forced myself to do it and now I feel fantastic!
01:21Thank you, oh my god, awesome, fantastic, it's not as cold this year as it's been other
01:24years, happy new year to everyone, wish you some good health!