Polar bear plunge
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"Polar bear club" redirects here. For the New York-based band, see Polar Bear Club.
See also: Winter swimming
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. In Canada, polar bear swims are usually held on New Year's Day to celebrate the new year.