NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The pandemic is keeping the "Polar Bears" away from Coney Island on New Year's Day.
This year's Polar Bear Plunge, during which brave souls fearlessly run into the frigid Atlantic waters off of Brooklyn, will not take place because of the pandemic, organizers said.
"While we are deeply disappointed that our great New Year's tradition will not be taking place in 2021, we know this is the right decision to make for the health and safety of our members, thousands of attendees, and tens of thousands of spectators who show up for this event every January 1st," said Dennis Thomas, president of the Coney Island Polar Bear Club.
"We will be back bigger and stronger in 2022," he promised.
Typically thousands take part in the charity event.
You can still donate at www.polarbearclub.org.
