In Pictures: Hundreds brave icy waters for New Year’s Day dip
People took to the water around the UK to mark the start of 2023.
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While some Britons started 2023 nursing a hangover or catching up on sleep after a late night, some were up with the lark and braved the icy waters for a New Year’s Day dip.
A swim, a quick dip or even just a paddle has become tradition for many on January 1.
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