West Island residents decided to hold their own polar plunge on 1/1/22 at the Causeway Road beach. A small, but hardy group of residents jumped in the water at around noon to greet the new year.

West Island residents hold their own polar plunge on 1/1/22, with a small but hardy group taking to the water on a relatively mild day of about 50 degrees, with water temperatures at 42.8. Photo by Beth David.

West Island residents who participated in their own polar plunge on 1/1/22, pose for a photo after taking to the water on a relatively mild day of about 50 degrees, with water temperatures at 42.8. Photo by Beth David.
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