From Southie to Quincy and up and down the coast, a few hearty souls welcomed in the new year with a traditional polar plunge into the ocean. With temperatures hovering in the high 30s, it wasn’t freezing — but close enough.

From Southie to Quincy and up and down the coast, a few hearty souls welcomed in the new year with a traditional polar plunge into the ocean. With temperatures hovering in the high 30s, it wasn&#82…{ai:summary}<p>Braving the cold, locals took part in an icy New Year's tradition, plunging into the ocean along the Massachusetts coast. The frigid waters provided a chilling start to the year. #outdoors</p>

Polar plunge

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