Hundreds brave freezing temperatures for Polar Plunge in N.Ky.

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"UC College of Nursing students taking the plunge at the 2013 Polar Plunge" by Brent Johnstone.
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Posted: 02/02/2013

BELLEVUE, Ky. - Hundreds of people were "freezin' for a reason" in Northern Kentucky Saturday morning.

The 14th annual Polar Plunge was held at Joe's Crab Shack in Bellevue. The event featured 755 people from across the Tri-State.

All participants raised a minimum of $75. Participants under the age of 18 raised at least $50.

For the sixth year proceeds from the event will go to Special Olympics programs in Kentucky and Ohio. This year's event raised $130,000.

Prizes were awarded for the largest corporate, law enforcement and fraternity/sorority/school group taking part in the event, as well as the top fundraising group. The team representing Messer Construction raised the most funds this year.

For more information on the event, visit http://www.soky.org/polarplunge.htm .