More Lake Sawyer polar bear plunge | Slide Show The annual polar bear plunge into Lake Sawyer was another happily cold event organized by Ted Strand. January 2, 2012 7:17 pm Polar plunge organizer Ted Strand cheers on the crowd as they prepare to jump into the 40 degree Lake Sawyer water Sunday on New Year's Day The annual polar bear plunge into Lake Sawyer was another happily cold event organized by Ted Strand.