Polar Bear Plunge

The sun peaks through the tree line at Post’l Point before the start of Eglin’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, Jan. 9. Approximately 50 people braved frigid morning temperatures to rush into the 57 degree water. According to local weather reports, it was 32 degrees with a 27 degree wind chill factor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Polar Bear Plunge

Members of Team Eglin gather around a fire pit at Post’l Point minutes before Eglin’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, Jan. 9. Approximately 50 people braved frigid morning temperatures to rush into the 57 degree water. According to local weather reports, it was 32 degrees with a 27 degree wind chill factor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Polar Bear Plunge

A group of participants huddle together at the starting line of Eglin’s annual Polar Bear Plunge at Post’l Point, Jan. 9. Approximately 50 people braved frigid morning temperatures to rush into the 57 degree water. According to local weather reports, it was 32 degrees with a 27 degree wind chill factor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Polar Bear Plunge

Participants race into the nippy waters of Weekly Bayou during Eglin’s annual Polar Bear Plunge event at Post’l Point, Jan. 9. Approximately 50 people braved frigid morning temperatures to rush into the 57 degree water. According to local weather reports, it was 32 degrees with a 27 degree wind chill factor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Polar Bear Plunge

Participants endure a brisk run in the waters of Weekly Bayou during Eglin’s annual Polar Bear Plunge at Post’l Point, Jan. 9. Approximately 50 people braved frigid morning temperatures to rush into the 57 degree water. According to local weather reports, it was 32 degrees with a 27 degree wind chill factor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Polar Bear Plunge

A beach ball and dozens of foot prints in the sand at Post’l Point mark the close of Eglin’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, Jan. 9. Approximately 50 people braved frigid morning temperatures to rush into the 57 degree water. According to local weather reports, it was 32 degrees with a 27 degree wind chill factor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Team Eglin, temperatures plunge

Published Jan. 12, 2015

Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge