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  2. Winter swimming - Wikipedia

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    Ice swimming in Finland Two Russian women about to swim in a frozen lake. Winter swimming is the activity of swimming during the winter season, typically in outdoor locations (open water swimming) or in unheated pools or lidos. In colder countries, it may be synonymous with ice swimming, when the water is frozen over.

  3. Never Take a Dip in These Dangerous Lakes Unfit for Swimming

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    Lakes provide opportunities for recreation and swimming, but certain bodies of water can be hazardous to enter. The following video explores nine lakes worldwide that have earned reputations as ...

  4. Cold shock response - Wikipedia

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    Cold shock response is a series of neurogenic cardio-respiratory responses caused by sudden immersion in cold water.. In cold water immersions, such as by falling through thin ice, cold shock response is perhaps the most common cause of death. [1]

  5. Polar bear plunge - Wikipedia

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    Participants in the water during a polar bear plunge when there is ice on the water. 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 ...

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  7. Cat Who Loves Swimming As Much As a Dog Has People in Awe

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    Just as with Sphynx kitties, the best way to get your cat used to bathing or swimming is at a young age, in safe, shallow tubs where they can feel safe and secure.

  8. Coney Island Polar Bear Club - Wikipedia

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    The Coney Island Polar Bear Club is the oldest winter bathing organization in the United States, whose members regularly take polar bear plunges in the winters. [1] The club was founded by famed health advocate Bernarr McFadden in 1903. [2] The club began using the event to raise funds for Special Olympics starting in 2005, [3] and Camp ...

  9. Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids. Here's how to keep ...

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    "Kids like to play in cars and could get trapped inside." Try to spend time in water. "Anything with water is great," Zaslow says, who encourages families visiting the beach to get in the water ...