Utahns take an icy plunge for Special Olympics Utah

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Jerry Morgan exults in his feat after emerging from the freezing water of Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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Barry Albrecht with his daughter Danielle - both dressed in clown suits - lined up to take the polar plunge in Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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Eight year old Berkeley Stenquist is led away in tears after she learned the water was a lot colder than she expected after she made the plunge into the Hyrum Reservoir with her family. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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Jeff Boulware makes the most of his leap into the waters of Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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A team named "The Three Amigos" jumps together into the Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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A group representing the Cache County Sheriff's Department makes the plunge into Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum on Saturday.

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A group representing the Chache County Sheriff's Department makes the plunge into Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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Richard Blair makes a stylish jump into the Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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Participants in the Polar Plunge, including Jerry Morgan (in flag trunks) raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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Tanner Zilles jumps into the frigid waters on Hyrum Reservoir after his friend Briant Christensen. They made the jump five time. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Jerry Morgan exults in his feat after emerging from the freezing water of Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Barry Albrecht with his daughter Danielle - both dressed in clown suits - lined up to take the polar plunge in Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Eight year old Berkeley Stenquist is led away in tears after she learned the water was a lot colder than she expected after she made the plunge into the Hyrum Reservoir with her family. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Jeff Boulware makes the most of his leap into the waters of Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune A team named "The Three Amigos" jumps together into the Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune A group representing the Cache County Sheriff's Department makes the plunge into Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum on Saturday. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune A group representing the Chache County Sheriff's Department makes the plunge into Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Richard Blair makes a stylish jump into the Hyrum Reservoir. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Participants in the Polar Plunge, including Jerry Morgan (in flag trunks) raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the freezing water of the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Tanner Zilles jumps into the frigid waters on Hyrum Reservoir after his friend Briant Christensen. They made the jump five time. Participants in the Polar Plunge raised funds for Utah Special Olympics by jumping into the Hyrum reservoir, in Hyrum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· February 10, 2014 11:31 am

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Hardy Utahns took a plunge into the icy waters of Hyrum Reservoir Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics Utah.

Those who missed Saturday's Polar Plunge have three more chances.

Polar Plunges for Special Olympics Utah are scheduled for:

Feb. 22 • Pelican Bay Marina at Utah Lake, Saratoga Springs and the St. George City Pool

March 8 • PC Marc Outdoor Leisure Pool at Park City

For details, go to http://www.sout.org/sout-org-polarplunge.