A New Year’s Day tradition continued in Blairsville as several people took a dip in the Conemaugh River to help two good causes.
(Several participants are heading in as others quickly head out of the Conemaugh River for the Blairsville Polar Plunge. Photo by Pamela Laney)
About 40 people took the challenge of the Blairsville Polar Plunge on Thursday, according to representatives with Blairsville’s Parks and Recreation foundation. They were one of two beneficiaries of the event, along with the Swift Water Rescue Team. Ab Dettorre with the rescue team said that safety was at the forefront of the event, especially when the air temperature was 19 degrees at the time the first participants went in.
(Photos by Pamela Laney)
To watch video from the event, check out our Facebook Page.
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