February 5, 2011

Polar Plunge 2011

The fifth annual Polar Plunge drew 268 persons who took the plunge and raised money for Special Olympics Missouri Feb. 5, 2011 at Lake Boutin in Trail of Tears State Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A group from Buckner Brewing Co. races toward Lake Boutin during the fifth annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at Trail of Tears State Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau County Commissioner Jay Purcell runs out of Lake Boutin after taking his first "plunge" for Special Olympics Missouri Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at Trail of Tears State Park. The fifth annual Polar Plunge attracted 268 plungers to the icy water and back out to the warming tent. A gallery of pictures from the event is available at semissourian.com.

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The fifth annual Polar Plunge drew 268 persons who took the plunge and raised money for Special Olympics Missouri Feb. 5, 2011 at Lake Boutin in Trail of Tears State Park.

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