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Hundreds Participate In 13th Annual Southampton Village Polar Bear Plunge On Saturday

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People ran into the 47 degree water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

People ran into the 47 degree water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

People ran in and out of the 47 degree water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

People ran in and out of the 47 degree water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

The 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Jimmy Mack, Ann Thomas and Brian Mott. TOM KOCHIE

Jimmy Mack, Ann Thomas and Brian Mott. TOM KOCHIE

Michael Paez and Olivia and Tony Valle. TOM KOCHIE

Michael Paez and Olivia and Tony Valle. TOM KOCHIE

The Epley boys. TOM KOCHIE

The Epley boys. TOM KOCHIE

Plungers prepare for thier dip. TOM KOCHIE

Plungers prepare for thier dip. TOM KOCHIE

Jimmy Mack. TOM KOCHIE

Jimmy Mack. TOM KOCHIE

Plungers prepare for thier dip. TOM KOCHIE

Plungers prepare for thier dip. TOM KOCHIE

The plungers head into the water. TOM KOCHIE

The plungers head into the water. TOM KOCHIE

Beautiful day for a swim!!

Beautiful day for a swim!!

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Plungers head into the water for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plung at Coopers Beach on Saturday. BY GREG WEHNER

Carl Berlin. GARY BEEBER

Carl Berlin. GARY BEEBER

Michael and Catherine Paez with Lea. GARY BEEBER

Michael and Catherine Paez with Lea. GARY BEEBER

Neil Schumejda and Holly Marron. GARY BEEBER

Neil Schumejda and Holly Marron. GARY BEEBER

Chris Cuomo. GARY BEEBER

Chris Cuomo. GARY BEEBER

authorGreg Wehner on Dec 10, 2016
Hundreds of people showed up at Coopers Beach in Southampton Village on Saturday morning to brave frigid temperatures in the name of charity at the 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge.All... more

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