Hundreds Jump Into Mon River In Annual Polar Bear Plunge

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hundreds of people showed up on Tuesday morning to start the New Year by taking a dip into some very cold water.Photo Credit: Paul Spradley/KDKA Photojournalist
The Polar Bear Plunge was held at the Mon Warf, with participants jumping into the Monongahela River.
For decades, people have been taking part in the tradition jump into the Mon River to raise money for charity.
Photo Credit: Paul Spradley/KDKA Photojournalist
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