In pictures - Whitby's Boxing Day dippers brave the freezing North Sea

By Duncan Atkins

Published 30th Dec 2019, 12:07 BST

Updated 30th Dec 2019, 12:07 BST

A large crowd turned out on Boxing Day morning to see a hardy bunch of dippers plunge into the chilly North Sea in the annual money-spinner for Whitby District Lions.

Sharks were spotted in the sea, mixing with Santa, reindeer - and even a turkey.

Here are some of Brian Murfield's pictures from the event.

Sharks make their way down Khyber Pass. | ugc Photo: Brian Murfield

Dippers dash into the North Sea. | ugc Photo: Brian Murfield

Sleights FC youngsters ready for the dip. | ugc Photo: Brian Murfield

Santa, a turkey, even a Christmas tree, taking part in the dip. | ugc Photo: Brian Murfield

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