Brave participants Steve Kane (left) and Edward Amamea [cq] (right) both of Rumson quickly retreat from the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean during the annual Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser held at Donovan's Reef Restaurant in Sea Bright on January 1, 2008. More than 150 people gathered on the beach in Sea Bright for the fundraiser, held by Sons of Ireland. The proceeds benefited Clean Ocean Action and Holiday Express. Photo essay from throughout the Jersey Shore, New Jersey
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