Over 2,200 entrants, many in costumes highlighting the cities cultural diversity, took the icy plunge into English Bay during the 93rd annual New Years Day Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 1, 2013, while approximately 20,000 spectators watched. UPI Photo /Heinz Ruckemann
Over 2,200 entrants, many in costumes highlighting the cities cultural diversity, took the icy plunge into English Bay during the 93rd annual New Years Day Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 1, 2013, while approximately 20,000 spectators watched. UPI Photo /Heinz Ruckemann
Over 2,200 entrants, many in costumes highlighting the cities cultural diversity, took the icy plunge into English Bay during the 93rd annual New Years Day Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 1, 2013, while approximately 20,000 spectators watched. UPI Photo /Heinz Ruckemann
Over 2,200 entrants, many in costumes highlighting the cities cultural diversity, took the icy plunge into English Bay during the 93rd annual New Years Day Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 1, 2013, while approximately 20,000 spectators watched. UPI Photo /Heinz Ruckemann
Over 2,200 entrants, many in costumes highlighting the cities cultural diversity, took the icy plunge into English Bay during the 93rd annual New Years Day Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 1, 2013, while approximately 20,000 spectators watched. UPI Photo /Heinz Ruckemann