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ashling

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11. Extreme diving: Man jumps off frozen waterfall in China for 'good health'
Sun Jan 8, 2012, 06:58 PM
Jan 2012

I couldn't get the picture to open, but found these:




In China it is believed that taking a swim in near-freezing water boosts the body's immune system.

This 'winter swimming' is especially popular amongst the elderly community as they believe it improves circulation, increases mental awareness, releases stress, removes aches and pains, increases vitality and keeps skin looking youthful.

But this man obviously took it one step further with his high-flying 'frozen dive', as there were groups of photographers on-hand to capture the moment.



frozen waterfall in the Longtanxia Gorges in Qinhuangdao, China



frozen-over, 20 metres high Flame Mountain in Turufan, XinJiang province

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Oh my that is beautiful indeed. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #1
I'm giving it a 10. nt gateley Jan 2012 #2
Gorgeous! treestar Jan 2012 #3
That is rather beautiful. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #4
Happy New Year Uncle Joe malaise Jan 2012 #5
Happy New Year to you, malaise! Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #7
very beautiful JI7 Jan 2012 #6
it wouldn't open, can you post the picture boston bean Jan 2012 #8
Try this link malaise Jan 2012 #10
Nice CatholicEdHead Jan 2012 #9
Extreme diving: Man jumps off frozen waterfall in China for 'good health' ashling Jan 2012 #11
I'll pass malaise Jan 2012 #13
Unable to open now. silverweb Jan 2012 #12
That happened this morning as well malaise Jan 2012 #14
I have no doubt. silverweb Jan 2012 #15
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