The event was coordinated by the Anacortes Police Department, whose team, "Women in Black," raised more than $2,000.
The manager of Walgreens shaved his head before he plunged in payment for a challenge he raised to his employees to raise $500
In a costume contest prior to the plunge, the Skagit Sheriff's office team won first place with their super heroes costumes, while a young girl won the individual costumes contest.
Special Olympics Polar Plunge Series is a fundraising effort organized by law enforcement agencies across the state to benefit Special Olympics Washington. This opportunity gives individuals, organizations and businesses the chance to support Special Olympics Washington by collecting pledges for the “opportunity” to plunge into frigid water across Washington State.
With thanks to Bonnie Bowers and Stephanie Hamilton.