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27th Annual Polar Bear Jump attracts jumpers from across Washington State to Olalla.



27th Annual Polar Bear Jump attracts jumpers from across Washington State to Olalla.

Seven-year-old Ean Patterson departs the water after participating in the 27th annual Polar Bear jump into the Burley Lagoon in Olalla, Washington on January 1, 2011. Even through this was his first jump he joined over 300 hardy participants who braved the chilly lagoon waters to join in on the annual New Year's Day Tradition. UPI /Jim Bryant

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