By Marty Mayfield
KRTN Multi-Media
As the sun rose over Lake Maloya on January 1st, 2016 it was an overcast, foggy and snowy day but by late morning the clouds broke and the sun shined bright as polar bear plungers began to arrive at the boat dock for the 2016 Polar Bear Plunge sponsored by the Raton Parks and Recreation Department and New Mexico State Parks.
28 brave souls had signed up to take the plunge into the 30 degree water by the 1:00 p.m start time of the third annual polar bear plunge. The ice was only about four to five inches thick so park rangers initially held it to two jumpers at a time. Instructions were given to the spectators and participants and the spectacle began as the kids took to the water first. Participants were often heard to say “that was cold” as they exited the water.
That looks like so much fun! Thank you for the pictures.
Thanks for great pictures and video. Captured event well!
Great pictures and video. Celebrating Northern New Mexico Style.