Paul Christian Gordon

West Seattle Polar Bear Swim

An open-water swimmer prepares to dive into Puget Sound at the annual West Seattle Polar Bear Swim at Alki Beach Park on Friday, January 1, 2021. Organizers arranged physically distanced sites and staggered timing along Alki Beach for participants amid a recent moderation of COVID-19 cases in the city.

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An open-water swimmer prepares to dive into Puget Sound at the annual West Seattle Polar Bear Swim at Alki Beach Park on Friday, January 1, 2021. Organizers arranged physically distanced sites and staggered timing along Alki Beach for participants amid a recent moderation of COVID-19 cases in the city.