Members of the Sakha Walrus club in Yakutsk, they set a record by diving and swimming in temperatures nearly 60 degrees below zero, NTV reports.
Every day Yakut “ walruses '' come to Lena's beach, dig a hole in the ice and swim, despite the weather. Recently, club members swam in temperatures 57 degrees below zero. Such a brand is shown on their official Instagram page.
The winter swimming club has 40 people, they are called the most extreme swimmers in the world. The club members themselves do not consider themselves unique, but are reminded that the real 'walrus' & # 39; must dive daily. Then you can count on the positive effect of winter swimming.
“ Here in this state the immunity of the body is significantly enhanced. Works with strength and force to help the body survive in this extreme & # 39; & # 39; & # 39 ;, & mdash; told club president “ Sakha Walruses '' Nikolay Sofroneev.
Recall that the winter beaches opened in Novorossiysk last November. Swings, changing rooms for ice swimming enthusiasts, toilets have been installed there.