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Before the swim. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Before the swim

DTSR volunteers. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
DTSR volunteers
Libby Polar Bears New Year Plunge
January 1, 2014

The Libby Polar Bears celebrated the New Year with a plunge
in the Kootenai River Sunday afternoon. The plunge took
place at the Riverfront Park boat ramp, with six hardy souls
taking the dip. As always, Polar Bear Rick Klin, who
recently celebrated his 71st birthday, oversaw and
encouraged each swimmer. Others taking the plunge were
Steve Sonju, Kelsey Klin, Cameron Burkes, Trina Slinkard and
Cordelle Slinkard.

Members of David Thompson Search and Rescue were also in
attendance to provide a measure of safety.

The water temperature was 41 degrees with an air temperature
of 32 degrees. A warm fire, warm drinks, and snacks were
available.

Congratulations to Libby's New Year Polar Bears!

Photos by Maggie Craig, LibbyMT.com



Celebrating the new year. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Celebrating the new year

The spectators. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The spectators

Cordelle goes first. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Cordelle goes first

Trina takes the plunge. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Trina takes the plunge

Providing encouragement. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Providing encouragement

Where's my towel?. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Where's my towel?

There goes Steve. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
There goes Steve

I did it!. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
I did it!

Woaa. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Woaa

I'm outta here!. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
I'm outta here!

Good job!. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Good job!

The look of triumph. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The look of triumph

Linda keeps watch. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Linda keeps watch

Hi Ted!. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Hi Ted!

Still in the water. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Still in the water

After the swim. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
After the swim

There was a drawing for this little guy. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
There was a drawing for this little guy

And the winner is Cameron! (and Kelsey). Photo by LibbyMT.com.
And the winner is Cameron! (and Kelsey)

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