Nothing could have prepared us for this photo set, if I'm being honest.
It takes a strong soul to brave the icy waters of the North Sea on the first day of the year – but apparently a strong pair of trunks are optional.
But the chills may have got the better of our man in a mankini, who was later spotted protecting his modesty by giving Rudolph a head of hair made of seaweed.If you keep your arms above water everything is fine Local Panama Swimming Club had organised the New Year’s Day Dip in previous years but today it was not officially organised by any group or individual.Instead the event was spread through word-of-mouth but people had been urged not to take part due to safety fears.
‘However, their participation has now ended and we are concerned that most people taking part will be unaware of this change.They added: ‘With the prospect of hundreds of people entering the water in one go, we are concerned that participants may go further into the sea than they would normally, and will also be at risk of cold water shock given the time of year and cold sea conditions.
It appears the warning didn’t stop swimmers taking part today – to the amusement of those watching at the sidelines wrapped in coats, hats and scarves.And there were more brave swimmers stripping off and splashing around at the beach in Kinghorn, Fife, in Scotland.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Three dead in New Year's Eve lorry crashTwo men and a woman were killed 20 minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve.
Read more »
Hong Kong police fire water cannon and tear gas as thousands march on New Year's DayOrganisers estimate more than one million people at pro-democracy protest
Read more »
Man killed and five others injured in deadly New Year's crashThe new decade has begun with tragedy and heartbreak after a black Mercedes C43 AMG smashed into a Skoda Octavia and Greater Manchester Police is on the hunt for witnesses - and dashcam footage
Read more »
British man killed when 'faulty' firework explodes in face on New Year's EveGary McLaren, 50, was ringing in 2020 with friends in the party resort of Pattaya, Thailand, when he stepped out of the Miami A Gogo strip club and lit the 50cm firework
Read more »