NewsFebruary 4, 2012
Plungers braved the waters during the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Lake Boutin at Trail of Tears State Park.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls' team splashes through the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls' team splashes through the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

From left, Kevin Albrecht, Brian Stith and Greg Combs link arms as they dive backwards into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com From left, Kevin Albrecht, Brian Stith and Greg Combs link arms as they dive backwards into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Spectators watch from dry ground as teams brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Spectators watch from dry ground as teams brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The Rubber Duckies team makes a splash during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Rubber Duckies team makes a splash during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers line up to wait their turn during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers line up to wait their turn during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers head back to the beach during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers head back to the beach during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Spectators watch from dry ground as teams brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Spectators watch from dry ground as teams brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls sprint into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls sprint into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Members of the Kiwanis K-Kids of Cape Central Middle School kick up a splash as they enter the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Members of the Kiwanis K-Kids of Cape Central Middle School kick up a splash as they enter the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

People wait for the start of the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com People wait for the start of the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The Piedmont Penguins team charges into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Piedmont Penguins team charges into the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The Kelso Krazies team, dressed as the Titanic, breaks apart as it hits an "iceburg" during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Kelso Krazies team, dressed as the Titanic, breaks apart as it hits an "iceburg" during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Plungers brave the water during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Teams show off their costumes in a parade during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Team Delta Bobcats head back toward dry land during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Team Delta Bobcats head back toward dry land during the 2012 Polar Plunge at the Trail of Tears State Park's Lake Boutin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
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Plungers braved the waters during the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Lake Boutin at Trail of Tears State Park.

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