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Record-Breaking Polar Bear Dips Draw Thousands to Birch Bay and Seattle

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Source: Bellingham Herald
Record-Breaking Polar Bear Dips Draw Thousands to Birch Bay and Seattle
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Thousands in Birch Bay, Washington, attempted to set a Guinness World Record for the largest polar bear dip on January 1, 2026, with nearly 4,917 participants officially counted, aiming to surpass the previous record of 3,134 people held by Norway, amidst cold weather and community spirit.

Topics:business#2026-event#birch-bay#community-tradition#guinness-world-record#polar-bear-dip#world
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