Polar bears plunge into Lake Sawyer 2012 New Year’s Day | Ron Olness

Ron Olness photographed the polar bear plunge into Lake Sawyer on New Year's Day Sunday.

January 2, 2012 6:52 pm
The 2012 New Year's Day polar bear plunge into Lake Sawyer.
The 2012 New Year's Day polar bear plunge into Lake Sawyer.

Ron Olness photographed the polar bear plunge into Lake Sawyer on New Year’s Day Sunday.

A happy crowd gathered for the annual festivities. The water was reported to be about 40 degrees.