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The first notable snowfall of the season didn’t deter 374 East Enders from dashing into the ocean at Cooper’s Beach in Southampton during Heart of the Hamptons’ 14th Polar Bear Plunge.
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A mermaid, a unicorn and two Santas came to plunge
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The atmosphere before the plunge at Coopers
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Cub Scouts were ready to take the plunge
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Drying off and warming up
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Even some dogs took the plunge
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Everybody Plunge
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George Hughes and his Christmas tree
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Getting a hug from the Polar Bear
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Heeere we go
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Into the hot tub to warm up
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Jimmy Mack, Donna Kreymborg, and Brian Mott make the plunge a yearly tradition
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Linda Muse, Monika Wolfson, Lori Elena, and Lorie Miller
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Mark Epley with Blake
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Mother and daughter taking the plunge
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Muscle man
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Plungers
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Plunging in and out
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Polar Bear ready to wave the red flag
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Ready for Christmas
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Ready to go
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Rescue squad ladies
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Rescue squad was at the ready
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Rev. Edwards give a thumbs, up after plunging
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Rev. Patrick Edwards ready to plunge
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Reverand Patrick Edwards takes the plunge!
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Santa’s ride!
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Santas and the Polar Bear welcomed participants
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Snow and cold temperatures didnt stop the firing of the cannon
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Southampton Village EMS was their to lend a hand if needed
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Southampton Village Mayor Michael Irving
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Staying warm by the fire before the plunge
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Success
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Taking the PLUNGE!!!
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Alexander Reese, Zach Epley and Nick Epley
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The 3 Santas
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The rescue squad took their place in the water
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The scene at Coopers Beach
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The snow was falling but the water temperature was 47 degrees!
