Record-Breaking Polar Bear Dips Draw Thousands to Beaches
TL;DR
Thousands of participants in Birch Bay attempted to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest polar bear dip on New Year’s Day, with over 4,910 people taking part, surpassing previous records, though verification is pending.
- Thousands flood Birch Bay in attempt to break world record for largest polar bear dip Cascadia Daily News
- Annual Polar Bear Plunge draws 1,800 people to Seattle beach The Seattle Times
- Thousands in Birch Bay attempt to make history in world’s largest polar bear dip Bellingham Herald
- VIDEO, PHOTOS: Alki Beach Polar Bear Swim 2026 starts West Seattle’s new year with fun, hope, giving West Seattle Blog...
- VIDEO: Birch Bay Polar Plunge looks to break records KIRO 7 News Seattle
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