Thousands of naked swimmers mark Australia's winter solstice

Around 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.

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The swim, which takes place at the crack of dawn, saw swimmers brave temperatures of 6C on dry land, and 12C in the water.

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