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Swimmers brave the cold sea for Christmas Day dip

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

Swimmers brave the cold sea for Christmas Day dip — Congregating at Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Christmas morning, swimmers wore full elf outfits and tutus to jump into the ocean. PA Wire

Gemma Bradley, PA

25th Dec 2021

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. — Swimmers take a Christmas Day dip at Portobello Beach. PA Wire

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

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