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Otužilci Frýdek≈Místek together beside the River Ostravice in winter
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Otužilci Frýdek≈Místek logoOtužilci Frýdek≈MístekIt is easier than it looks.
Otužilci Frýdek≈Místek together beside the River Ostravice in winter
Group swims at U Žida

At last, we are swimming in ice — and it will not break itself

•Otakar Zemek•1 min read
Photograph by Vojtěch Vajda

On Wednesday 10 January, it finally happened: a run of freezing days brought ice to the river. The whole entry pool and the entrance to the main Ostravice channel had frozen over. First we had to break the ice; only then could we enjoy a proper wallow in the icy water. We photographed and filmed everything, because you never know when it might be your last chance :-) The water was a lovely 0.0°C.