Amber Fillary has had a long battle with addiction and depression but mastering the cold water gives her reason to live she says. (PHOTO: Supplied)
To describe Norway’s Lake Mysutjernet region as cold would be an understatement.
In March, the start of spring in the northern hemisphere, the area sees highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C and for many not used to these icy climes the mere thought of going for a walk might be hard.
But swimming in the frozen lake – in only a bikini? That sounds like utter madness.
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