2 hours agoThousands Challenge the Cold in Belgium
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Thousands challenged the cold that has gripd Belgium on Saturday to be immersed in the North Sea, in the traditional New Year's dive in Ostend. Undaunted by the 6 degree cellcius air temperature and the equally cold water, 4,500 people, mostly in ridiculous dress, ran through the beach in [...]
Undaunted by the 6 degree cellcius air temperature and the equally cold water, 4,500 people, mostly in ridiculous dress, ran across the beach at the side of the city's neoclassic royal galleries.
While some dared not go further than wet the ankles, others also benefited from the presence of many beach guards, making a full push in the freezing waters.
Organisers say the 27th edition of the New Year's dive is acceptable to temperature and participation, after an extremely cold edition in 2017 when the stinging wind brought temperatures below zero.
