Polar bear plungers hit the waters off Long Island

Hundreds take part in the 11th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton to benefit Human Resources for the Hamptons. Credit: Amy Onorato
Each year thousands brave the frigid temperatures and participate in Long Island's polar bear plunges.

Annual East Hampton polar plunge started as a 'dare'
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Embracing the cold on New Year's Day is a snap for these Northport swimmers
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Hundreds plunge for Hamptons nonprofit
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Woman who inspired Shelter Island Library Turkey Plunge remembered
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At Brookhaven Polar Plunge, mom remembers her daughter
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Polar Plunge a birthday affair in Blue Point

Inaugural Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge gets 37-degree welcome
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Oyster Bay polar plunge becomes a black-tie affair
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Lost cellphone prolongs Port Washington teen's polar plunge
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Thousands dive in for Long Beach polar plunge
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Sunken Meadow polar plunge honors Commack’s Kerry Rose
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'Polar bears' hit the 36.9 degree waves
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Despite snow, hundreds run into the Atlantic Ocean at Southampton polar bear plunge
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Westhampton Beach High School holds inaugural Polar Bear Plunge
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Brookhaven polar plunge raises $130G for Special Olympics
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Dozens dive in for season's last polar plunge
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North Hempstead Polar Plunge raises nearly $100G for New York Special Olympics
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Polar bear plungers take dip for charity in Nissequogue
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Northport polar bears take plunge for charity
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Hundreds plunge into Atlantic Ocean
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Polar plunge at Corey Beach draws dozens
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Oyster Bay ‘Polar Bears’ look to warmer weather

Amityville polar plunge raises thousands for charity
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Long Beach polar bear swim draws thousands
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Dozens take plunge into Great South Bay
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Hundreds take the plunge in Long Beach
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