Polar Plunge 2012

Kristin Eberts

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Plungers braved the waters during the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Lake Boutin at Trail of Tears State Park.

The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls' team splashes through the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
From left, Kevin Albrecht, Brian Stith and Greg Combs link arms as they dive backwards into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls sprint into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
The Piedmont Penguins team charges into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)

The Kelso Krazies team, dressed as the Titanic, breaks apart as it hits an "iceburg" during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)

Team Delta Bobcats head back toward dry land during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Spectators watch from dry ground as teams brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
The Rubber Duckies team makes a splash during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers line up to wait their turn during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers head back to the beach during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Spectators watch from dry ground as teams brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Members of the Kiwanis K-Kids of Cape Central Middle School kick up a splash as they enter the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
People wait for the start of the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)
Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (Kristin Eberts)