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PHOTO GALLERY: 19th annual Polar Bear Swim

Melinda Mellon and Erin Parish of the West Valley Volunteer Hose Company pose with George Borrello, New York State Senator for the 57th District and David Wilfong, former County Legislator before the icy swim.
The Chinese Auction at the Polar Bear Swim event on Sunday was very bountiful, including a huge Winnie the Pooh bear participants had a chance to win.
George Borrello, New York State Senator for the 57th District and David Wilfong, former County Legislator celebrate Borrello's 17th swim and Wilfong's 6th swim for charity.
Two participants in the bitter cold swim scream and wave to their friends and family.
Four Buffalo Bills fanatics enjoy their icy dip as they cheer from the water.

Participants of the Polar Bear Swim for charity in Silver Creek experienced the icy lake temperatures this afternoon. OBSERVER Photos by Natasha Matteliano.

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