In Pictures: Stokes Bay fancy dress swim for lifeboat charity

Hundreds of people have braved the cold water in fancy dress to raise money for a lifeboat service.

The annual event at Stokes Bay in Hampshire raises money for the Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service.

About 750 people took part in the event on 1 January raising more than £3,400 for the charity.

Posting on social media organisers thanked the swimmers and said: "We would not be able to continue saving lives without your help and support."

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