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1,200 "plungers" made up of over 80 teams sprinted in-and-out of the chilly Columbia River Saturday morning for the 11th annual Portland Polar Plunge. The event is held annually in an effort to raise money for Special Olympics Oregon.

This year, organizers expect to raise at least $175,000 with a large portion coming from a small team of Super Plungers, who dashed into the river 24 times over 24 hours.

The event is part of Polar Plunge Oregon, which has four other plunges around the state that all work to raise money for Special Olympics Oregon. Total donations are still being counted and those interested can donate here. Last year, statewide donations raised more than $350,000.

The fundraiser took place on Broughton Beach in Northeast Portland and included a 5k and 10k fun run. Participants endured temperatures that hovered just above 40 degrees with little to no rain.

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Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese joined over 1,200 "plungers" who took a dip in the Columbia River Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Several law enforcement agencies have both supported and participated in the event for over a decade.

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Portland Polar Plunge is underway Posted by The Oregonian on Saturday, February 23, 2019

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