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Tuesday, January 1, 2013 @ 4:25 PM

The first "dipper" steps off the ice at the Ness Lake Bible Camp (photo 250News)

Prince George, B.C. – They came in costumes,  and they raised money, all for the "right" to take  part in the annual  Polar Dip at the Ness Lake Bible Camp   north west of Prince George.

About 40 people  lined up  to  take a dip, an event which is meant  to raise money  to help  pay the way  for kids who would otherwise not be able to go to camp.

The ice was about 16 inches thick,  and with  the Ness Lake Volunteer Fire fighters standing by,  one, by one, the  dippers  made the plunge.  Organizers say the event raised nearly $4,000.00

(click on photo above for a brief  video.)

Comments

Looks dam cold!

It can’t be all that cold: it’s at least 0C.

It would be cold to me but then I remember coming out of a hot sauna straight into the snow at -35 and it was great! Sauna first though. Standing around waiting your turn would cool one off too fast to recieve the benefit you get from hot to cold. Then snow too, is much better to go into.

What? No bikinis?

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