Finnish TikToker goes viral by swimming in freezing waters
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Elina Makinen, a 28-year-old TikTok user from Finland, has grown her 1.4 million follower fanbase on the platform by simply swimming in frozen waters.
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Meet the Finnish TikToker who built a 1.4 million-strong following
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Finnish TikToker goes viral by swimming in freezing waters
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Accountant @elinamae from #Finland has a passion for #swimming
This is Finland - Would you dare to take a dip in freezing water