Ringing in the new year at 2017 Polar Plunge

Dozens of brave individuals unfazed by the sub 40-degree air temperature and recent snowfall took to the water at KVI Beach Sunday morning to celebrate the new year at the annual Polar Plunge.

Ppeople celebrate and yell in the cold water during Tuesday afternoon’s Polar Plunge. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)

Ppeople celebrate and yell in the cold water during Tuesday afternoon’s Polar Plunge. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)

Decked out in bathing caps and swimsuits, participants make their way to the fires on shore. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)

Decked out in bathing caps and swimsuits, participants make their way to the fires on shore. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)

Children gather around one of two fires built to thaw out participants after the plunge. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)

Children gather around one of two fires built to thaw out participants after the plunge. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)

Cold but invigorated plungers make their way out of the water. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)

Cold but invigorated plungers make their way out of the water. (Anneli Fogt/Staff Photo)