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Decatur, Ala. | Thursday, May 23, 2013

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Polar bears plunge into 2013

By Seth Burkett
The Decatur Daily

@dd_sethburkett

About 100 swimmers rang in the New Year on Tuesday by braving cold rain and the chilly waters of the Tennessee River in the 2013 Polar Bear Club jump at Riverwalk Marina. The event has grown … More »

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On 1/2/13 at 06:00 AM, Joe from Falkville wrote:

I like a good positive news story, especially when it's about our own community. Thanks Polar Bears for your dedication to a positive community activity and D.D. for covering it!

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On 1/2/13 at 06:47 AM, LEON from Decatur wrote:

Christie Ord of Hartselle ???

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On 1/2/13 at 03:57 PM, AngieK from wrote:

I'm not sure if they're braver than me or crazier than me, but I think it's awesome that they do this each year.

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