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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)