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Polar Bear Plunge sends thousands into chilly Chesapeake Bay

Published January 24, 2015
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More than 7,000 people were expected to jump into the chilly waters of the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday for the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. The event benefits Special Olympics Maryland and its year-round programs.

For those who think it's too cold to plunge into the bone-chilling water, there are heated tents, live music, food and drinks.

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