SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

ÄNGELHOLM 2026-01-01 More or less costumed bathers throw themselves into the sea at Klitterhus in Ängelholm in the south of Sweden at the traditional New Year's swim on January 1, 2026. This year's New Year's swim in Skälderviken attracted around 60 bathers and a significantly larger audience despite an icy wind and rain showers on the first day of the year. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

ÄNGELHOLM 2026-01-01 More or less costumed bathers throw themselves into the sea at Klitterhus in Ängelholm in the south of Sweden at the traditional New Year's swim on January 1, 2026. This year's New Year's swim in Skälderviken attracted around 60 bathers and a significantly larger audience despite an icy wind and rain showers on the first day of the year. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

ÄNGELHOLM 2026-01-01 More or less costumed bathers throw themselves into the sea at Klitterhus in Ängelholm in the south of Sweden at the traditional New Year's swim on January 1, 2026. This year's New Year's swim in Skälderviken attracted around 60 bathers and a significantly larger audience despite an icy wind and rain showers on the first day of the year. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

Chinese mergansers swim in the Dazhang River in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Sixteen Chinese mergansers, a national first-class protected species, were spotted wintering here. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Shiba Inu Tries Swimming for First Time in Jiangxi River

On August 9, 2025, in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, a video captured a Shiba Inu entering the river for the first time. The dog wore a special life jacket, keeping its body afloat. It seemed nervous, barely moving as it tried to stay balanced on the water. The little Shiba appeared frightened but curious, needing more practice to swim confidently.

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine at the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine at the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine at the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

People swim at the Pont Marie safe bathing site on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Opening day of the Pont Marie Seine bathing site - Paris RL

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq applaud Paris Center Mayor Ariel Weil as he dive into the Seine as she visit the Pont Marie safe bathing site as people swim on the Seine river on its opening day, in Paris on July 5, 2025. The River Seine reopened to Parisian swimmers this morning for the first time since 1923. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM