{"source_url": "https://www.bclocalnews.com", "url": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/polar-bear-swim-a-refreshing-opening-to-the-new-year/", "title": "Polar Bear Swim, a refreshing opening to the new year \u2013 BC Local News", "top_image": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19993265_web_200103-TDT-Wilson-shot-1024x630.jpg", "meta_img": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19993265_web_200103-TDT-Wilson-shot-1024x630.jpg", "images": ["https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19937941_web_190329-NTS-M-letterstotheeditor-teaser.jpg", "https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=6035032&cv=2.0&cj=1", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19803207_web_200102-CVR-AE-1sttuesday.jpg", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19940203_web_TNRD-LOGO.jpg", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/19585357_web_191219-CVR-AE-CVAGfilms.jpg", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19953264_web_200102-CVR-O-Undertheglacier.jpg", "https://www.bclocalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19993265_web_200103-TDT-Wilson-shot-1024x630.jpg", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19993265_web_200103-TDT-Wilson-shot.jpg", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/themes/BlackPress/assets/images/BlackPressMedia.svg", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19802910_web_Choir.jpg", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/themes/BlackPress/assets/images/submit.png", "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19948024_web_191226-LAT-LETTERNielsenXmasMemories_2.jpg"], "movies": [], "text": "A total of 122 daring souls took the plunge at Gyro Park on Wednesday to ring in 2020\n\nOne-hundred and twenty-two people ushered in an invigorating New Year at Gyro Park Wednesday at noon, all participating in Trail\u2019s 44-Engineer Squadron\u2019s 32nd annual Polar Bear Swim.\n\nAbout 350 spectators also showed up to catch a glimpse of the yearly plunge into a frigid Columbia River, and enjoy refreshments by the fire.\n\nWith the water at about 4 C, and the ambiente temperature at 1 C, a search-and-rescue boat poised just off shore, first aid attendants nearby, and a roaring bonfire, Master Warrant Officer Shane Batch counted down from 10, before the mass of swimmers rushed into the water.\n\nMany exited even faster, but a few lingered, soaking up the moment and reflecting on 2019, while looking forward, optimistic and hopeful, to 2020 and the next decade.\n\nSee more on the Polar Bear Swim in Friday\u2019s Trail Times.", "keywords": [], "meta_keywords": [""], "tags": ["B.C. Games", "55+ BC Game"], "authors": [], "publish_date": "Wed Jan  1 00:00:00 2020", "summary": "", "article_html": "", "meta_description": "A total of 122 daring souls took the plunge at Gyro Park on Wednesday to ring in 2020", "meta_lang": "en", "meta_favicon": "https://44xv8hmm4vs44orqs2ehffgq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/themes/BlackPress/assets/images/icons/favicon.ico", "meta_data": {"viewport": "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0", "og": {"locale": "en_US", "site_name": "BC Local News", "url": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/polar-bear-swim-a-refreshing-opening-to-the-new-year/", "title": "Polar Bear Swim, a refreshing opening to the new year - BC Local News", "description": "A total of 122 daring souls took the plunge at Gyro Park on Wednesday to ring in 2020", "type": "article", "image": {"identifier": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19993265_web_200103-TDT-Wilson-shot-1024x630.jpg", "width": 1024, "height": 630}, "secure_url": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19993265_web_200103-TDT-Wilson-shot-1024x630.jpg"}, "description": "A total of 122 daring souls took the plunge at Gyro Park on Wednesday to ring in 2020", "article": {"published_time": "2020-01-01T00:00:00-08:00"}, "twitter": {"card": "summary_large_image", "title": "Polar Bear Swim, a refreshing opening to the new year - BC Local News", "description": "A total of 122 daring souls took the plunge at Gyro Park on Wednesday to ring in 2020", "image": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19993265_web_200103-TDT-Wilson-shot-1024x630.jpg"}, "fb": {"app_id": 118942943632}}, "canonical_link": "https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/polar-bear-swim-a-refreshing-opening-to-the-new-year/"}