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Rochester Polar Plunge draws nearly 2,000 participants

Jamie Germano
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
About 1,800 participants line up to take part in the annual Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. Participants raised about $300,000 for Special Olympics. Participants ranged in age from 5-75 years-old.
About 1,800 participants line up to take part in the annual Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. Participants raised about $300,000 for Special Olympics. Participants ranged in age from 5-75 years-old.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Bag pipers lead the participants to the water before the annual Polar Plunge.
Bag pipers lead the participants to the water before the annual Polar Plunge.
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Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Mike Jaeger with the Monroe County sheriffÕs office shoot photos and video of the annual Polar Plunge.
Mike Jaeger with the Monroe County sheriffÕs office shoot photos and video of the annual Polar Plunge.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000. Police divers lined the plunge pool to provide safety for all.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000. Police divers lined the plunge pool to provide safety for all.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
The crowd overlooks participants in the annual Polar Plunge.
The crowd overlooks participants in the annual Polar Plunge.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Greg Bello of the Rochester Police Department takes part in the annual Polar Plunge.
Greg Bello of the Rochester Police Department takes part in the annual Polar Plunge.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers wear costumes and brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Swimmers brave the cold water during the Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. About 1,800 people helped raise more than $300,000.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle
Many plungers lost their footwear after taking part in the annual Polar Plunge.
Many plungers lost their footwear after taking part in the annual Polar Plunge.
Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle