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Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Special Olympics athlete Scott Johnson, left, screams in excitement with John Navratil of John's Pizza Shop at South York Plaza, during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Navratil's business has participated in the plunge for seven years, and this year raised more than $5,000 to support Johnson who works at the pizza shop. "He's become like a brother to me," said Navratil of Johnson.
Special Olympics athlete Scott Johnson, left, screams in excitement with John Navratil of John's Pizza Shop at South York Plaza, during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Navratil's business has participated in the plunge for seven years, and this year raised more than $5,000 to support Johnson who works at the pizza shop. "He's become like a brother to me," said Navratil of Johnson. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Eastern York High School senior Conrad Rhein, left, plays catch in the waters of the Susquehanna River with his father Bob Rhein, who coaches lacrosse at Eastern, during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Eastern York High School senior Conrad Rhein, left, plays catch in the waters of the Susquehanna River with his father Bob Rhein, who coaches lacrosse at Eastern, during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Sara Cain, Alli Stover, Jen Loesch amd Britney Flaharty wear rainbow tutus during the costume contest at the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Sara Cain, Alli Stover, Jen Loesch amd Britney Flaharty wear rainbow tutus during the costume contest at the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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A team of zombie Smurfs including Bret Daniels, right, looks on during the costume contest at the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
A team of zombie Smurfs including Bret Daniels, right, looks on during the costume contest at the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Waves of plungers in costume walk down a boat ramp and into the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Waves of plungers in costume walk down a boat ramp and into the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Members of the Special Olympics York County spirit squad dance to Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Members of the Special Olympics York County spirit squad dance to Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Members of law enforcement lead the way down the boat ramp to be the first in the water during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Members of law enforcement lead the way down the boat ramp to be the first in the water during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Members of law enforcement lead the way down the boat ramp and into the Susquehanna River as the first in the water at the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Members of law enforcement lead the way down the boat ramp and into the Susquehanna River as the first in the water at the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Hundreds of participants braved the 35-degree waters of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Plungers, many dressed in costumes or participating as themed teams, wait in waves to enter the icy-cold Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Plungers, many dressed in costumes or participating as themed teams, wait in waves to enter the icy-cold Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Millersville University student Dylan Huska, left, and girlfriend Alda Janell Dausinger of York College, react after walking out of the icy cold Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Millersville University student Dylan Huska, left, and girlfriend Alda Janell Dausinger of York College, react after walking out of the icy cold Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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York College student Alda Janell Dausinger goes underwater during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
York College student Alda Janell Dausinger goes underwater during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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Christian Poet and Dave Schott cross arms while seeing how long they could stand in the water during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Christian Poet and Dave Schott cross arms while seeing how long they could stand in the water during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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While water temperatures near shore were measured at 35 degrees for the plunge, ice buildup remained in the center channel of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
While water temperatures near shore were measured at 35 degrees for the plunge, ice buildup remained in the center channel of the Susquehanna River during the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics York County outside the John Wright building in Wrightsville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Jeff Lautenberger/For the York Daily Record
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    Update, Feb. 25: 

    York County Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge has been postponed until Saturday, March 5 due to high water in the river.

    Update, Feb. 4: 

    The York County Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge has been postponed to Saturday. Feb. 27 due to hazardous conditions at the Susquehanna River, according to a news release.

    Previously reported: 

    Brave swimmers will again dip a toe or take a full plunge into the ice-cold Susquehanna River to raise money for the York County Special Olympics.

    The 7th annual Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for noon Saturday, Feb. 6, according to a news release.

    Registration and sign-in for the plunge - "Freezin' for a Reason" - will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is at DONSCO Incorporated, 124 N. Front St. in Wrightsville, according to a news release.

    Opening ceremonies will be at 10 a.m., followed by a costume parade and contest at 10:45, a chicken dance at 11:15, Golden Plunger Awards at 11:30 and lining up for the noon plunge at 11:45.

    Find more information about the event at http://www.specialolympicsyorkcounty.org/plunge/.

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