Swimmers brave the cold sea for Christmas Day dip

Donning a variety of Christmas hats, both humans and pets braved the cold waters.

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Swimmers have headed to the coast for Christmas Day dips.

Donning a variety of Christmas hats, both humans and pets braved the cold waters.

Congregating at Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Christmas morning, swimmers wore full elf outfits and tutus to jump into the ocean.

Swimmers take a Christmas Day dip at Portobello Beach.PA Wire
A swimmer takes a Christmas Day dip at Portobello Beach.PA Wire
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