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Penguin Plunge 2016: Are they daring, or
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March 21, 2016 |
What could be better to celebrate the last day
of winter than Penguin Plunging into an icy
Kootenai River?
For the sixth year, local plunging teams,
individuals, and law enforcement officers "Took
the Plunge” on Saturday by jumping into Kootenai
River to raise funds for Idaho Special Olympics.
The annual event is always fun and exciting with
many participants in costume, others in their
official uniforms of their professions, and
others in regular summertime swimming gear.
North Idaho Spas provided a giant hot tub for
jumpers to plunge back into the world of warmth
after their Kootenai River dive.
Plungers and plunge teams collected pledges to
help raise money and awareness for Special
Olympics. Without those funds, Idaho Special
Olympic Athletes would not have the opportunity
for their special day. All donations raised go
to benefit the Idaho Special Olympics cause.
Participants were judged for best costume, most
team spirit, most donations raised, and a
special spectator’s choice award. Prizes were
available in each category.
Thanks to all who braved the icy waters of the
Kootenai River to help make Idaho Special
Olympics possible!
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