Over 13,000 people marked the arrival of winter in the southern hemisphere with a mass dip in the icy waters of the Strait of Magellan.
This annual event draws tourists from around the world to Punta Arenas, Chile's second-most southern city.
Participants, many clad in wetsuits or small swimsuits, plunged into the strait after a special warm-up to prepare for the frigid temperatures that can impact circulation.
The strait was discovered over 600 years ago by Portuguese explorer Hernán de Magallanes and continues to be a significant attraction.
Despite the sensation of the temperature being. . .
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