VIDEO: Swimmers take the Christmas plunge in London

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Swimmers in London braved the cold waters of Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park for a traditional race on Christmas morning.

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Dozens took part in the Peter Pan Cup race, which is held every Christmas Day by members of the Serpentine Swimming Club in central London.

Members of the Scots Guards 'F' Company, who are stationed nearby at Wellington Barracks, also took the plunge.