Watch: Ponies make the iconic swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island

Thousands flocked to the Eastern Shore as Chincoteague Island hosted its 99th pony swim on Wednesday. The ponies made their annual swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island around 12:30 p.m. News 3 photojournalist Stefan Grimsley captured up-close and aerial views of the ponies embarking on the iconic swim.