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For 10 years, Lake St. Louis has hosted the Polar Plunge and while many said last year’s event was even colder, this year’s temps in the mid 30s still gave participants a shock, which is why local police and rescue squads were on hand to assist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)
This was the second year for Carrico, and his character “Ron Burgandy” was all in for the event to ensure some classy coverage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)
Korckenberger, Carrico and Thao make their way safely back to shore after agreeing to “completely immerse themselves” instead of doing what some teams do and only dip their toes. The was the 10th year for the Polar Plunge and several other events are planned throughout Missouri on behalf of Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)
Held at Lake St. Louis near Wentzville, Mo., the Anchorman crew line up for their turn into the water, and were just a few of the more than 300 people who took the chilly plunge as a way to raise $83,000 for Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)
The team dressed up as characters from the movie, “Anchorman,” and dedicated their Polar Plunge to Alicia Norton, the sister of team captain Staff Sgt. Richard Norton who could not attend due to a family emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)
Members from the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron ham it up before their chilly dip in Lake St. Louis Feb. 2 as part of a charity event for Special Olympics. Team members are: Tech. Sgt. David Thao, Tech. Sgt. Jason Carrico, Master Sgt. Jason Knecht, Tech. Sgt. Eric Hammerstrom, Ben Pitzer and Allen Krockenberger. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)