It’s Time To Swim In Muds! The Northern Ireland Bog Snorkeling Championships Is On!

Swimming in muddy water may sounds a bit of unsanitary, but this event held on International Bog Day  was to raise awareness of how important bogs are. Yep, there is actually an event called the International Bog Day in Northern Ireland. And yep, we thought this is kind of awesome.

1. A brave entrant takes a dip in the so-called Bog Jacuzzi

2. Stephen McDonagh takes part in the Irish Bog Snorkelling championship at Peatlands Park

3. After swimming in the bog the contestants jump into the Bog Jacuzzi

4. A female entrant takes a dip in the Bog Jacuzzi after participating in the Irish Bog Snorkelling championship this afternoon at Peatlands Park

5. A female competitor looks skyward as it begins to rain during the Irish Bog Snorkelling championship this afternoon at Peatlands Park

6. An entrant is washed clean of the mud and slime from the bog after taking part in the Irish Bog Snorkelling championship

7. This chap is not as brave as his fellow competitor in the previous picture.

8. Laura Sherwin takes part in the Irish Bog Snorkelling championship at Peatlands Park in Dungannon, Northern Ireland.

Source: Dailymail.co.uk