Local Monroe Polar Plunge 2013 Published on Jan. 21, 2013 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Denise Dashner of Temperance is ready to take the plunge in her costume. The plunge was done in a pool since there wasn't enough water in Lake Erie to plunge into. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A group of plungers surround a big polar bear that was walking around during the event. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image From left, Meegan Smith, Jessica Vacek, and John Basile, of Carleton, Mich., plunge into the water. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Jason Vacek, dressed in a Ghillie suit, of Carleton takes a dive. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Jason Vacek, dressed in a Ghillie suit, emerges from the pool. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Jessica Vacek of Carleton, Mich., runs to the heated changing room after taking plunge. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Denise Dashner of Temperance, right, has her picture taken by Domingo Valadez before getting wet. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Mike Faylor of Point Place holds his arms up in the air to pump up the crowd. Faylor said that this was on his "bucket list." The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Ice is added to the pool to make it colder. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Water splashes after the first plunger hits the pool. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Mike Faylor of Point Place reacts to hitting the water. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Christiaan Carlton of Monroe jumps sideways into the pool. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Schon LaBell, center, takes a picture of his daughter taking the plunge. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Related Items monroe Recommended for you Click to comment