Eight-year-old daughter Zoey Dunn runs ahead of her mother Abbie Dunn of Hampstead as they exit the water after a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Eight-year-old daughter Zoey Dunn runs ahead of her mother Abbie Dunn of Hampstead as they exit the water after a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Pictures from the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

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Plungers line up on the beach as they prepare to plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Plungers line up on the beach as they prepare to plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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A woman exits the water following a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

A woman exits the water following a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Plungers enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Scott Albright of Wesminster Ravens Roost 115 reacts to the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Scott Albright of Wesminster Ravens Roost 115 reacts to the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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New Hampstead residents Abbie Dunn and her 8-year-old daughter Zoey hold hands as they run to the water to plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

New Hampstead residents Abbie Dunn and her 8-year-old daughter Zoey hold hands as they run to the water to plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Eight-year-old daughter Zoey Dunn runs ahead of her mother Abbie Dunn of Hampstead as they exit the water after a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Eight-year-old daughter Zoey Dunn runs ahead of her mother Abbie Dunn of Hampstead as they exit the water after a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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New Hampstead residents Abbie Dunn and her 8-year-old daughter Zoey huddle to stay warm before plunging during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

New Hampstead residents Abbie Dunn and her 8-year-old daughter Zoey huddle to stay warm before plunging during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Meryl Zollicoffer of Baltimore enjoys the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Meryl Zollicoffer of Baltimore enjoys the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Bayard Catron of Potomac exits the cold waters in his fish costume during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Bayard Catron of Potomac exits the cold waters in his fish costume during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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PJ Keaveney of Denton wades into the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

PJ Keaveney of Denton wades into the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Plungers enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Lee Rios of Elkridge, chairman of the Elkridge Adult Athletic Association, tosses a sandal out of the water as he plunges with fellow member Jose Vega of Millersville, behind, during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Lee Rios of Elkridge, chairman of the Elkridge Adult Athletic Association, tosses a sandal out of the water as he plunges with fellow member Jose Vega of Millersville, behind, during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Joe Wu, a Special Olympics athlete from Montgomery County holds a sign to thank plungers during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Joe Wu, a Special Olympics athlete from Montgomery County holds a sign to thank plungers during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers dressed as vikings hold a mock battle in the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Plungers dressed as vikings hold a mock battle in the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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PJ Keaveney of Denton wades into the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

PJ Keaveney of Denton wades into the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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John Dubiel of Dundalk, in his 15th consecutive year plunging, is seen in the water pduring the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

John Dubiel of Dundalk, in his 15th consecutive year plunging, is seen in the water pduring the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Lee Rios of Elkridge, chairman of the Elkridge Adult Athletic Association, is joined by fellow member Jose Vega of Millersville, behind, during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Lee Rios of Elkridge, chairman of the Elkridge Adult Athletic Association, is joined by fellow member Jose Vega of Millersville, behind, during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Michele Maloyed of Aberdeen, left, and Annette Folfes of Edgewood wear flamingo hats as they plunge togther during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Michele Maloyed of Aberdeen, left, and Annette Folfes of Edgewood wear flamingo hats as they plunge togther during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, wears her crown and sash as she plunges during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, wears her crown and sash as she plunges during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, left, Princess of the Bush River Yacht Club, is joined by Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, as they wears their crowns and sashes during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, left, Princess of the Bush River Yacht Club, is joined by Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, as they wears their crowns and sashes during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Andy Killen of Severna Park rushes to the water to take part in a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Andy Killen of Severna Park rushes to the water to take part in a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Anthony Ruth of Hanover holds a flag over his shoulders as he plunges in the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Anthony Ruth of Hanover holds a flag over his shoulders as he plunges in the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, wears her crown and sash as she plunges during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, wears her crown and sash as she plunges during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Members of Grace Felllowship Church in Timonium wear shirts to show their support for Ukraine as they enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Members of Grace Felllowship Church in Timonium wear shirts to show their support for Ukraine as they enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Annette Folfes of Edgewood, left, and Michele Maloyed of Aberdeen hold hands as they prepare to plunge together during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Annette Folfes of Edgewood, left, and Michele Maloyed of Aberdeen hold hands as they prepare to plunge together during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Andy Killen of Severna Park rushes to the water to take part in a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Andy Killen of Severna Park rushes to the water to take part in a plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Anthony Ruth of Hanover holds a flag over his shoulders as he plunges in the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Anthony Ruth of Hanover holds a flag over his shoulders as he plunges in the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Yelena Heerdt of Lutherville, born in Ukraine, is joined by other members of Grace Felllowship Church as they show their support for Ukraine as they enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Yelena Heerdt of Lutherville, born in Ukraine, is joined by other members of Grace Felllowship Church as they show their support for Ukraine as they enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Plungers enter the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Brandon Clark of Baltimore plunges in the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Brandon Clark of Baltimore plunges in the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers start their sprint to the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Plungers start their sprint to the water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Lee Malatesta of Baltimore holds the hand of Irene Smith "The Lauraville Bunny" as they take part during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Lee Malatesta of Baltimore holds the hand of Irene Smith "The Lauraville Bunny" as they take part during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Kevin Heerdt of Lutherville, joined by his wife Yelena Heerdt, born in Ukraine, as they prepare for their plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Kevin Heerdt of Lutherville, joined by his wife Yelena Heerdt, born in Ukraine, as they prepare for their plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Kevin Heerdt of Lutherville, joined by his wife Yelena Heerdt, born in Ukraine, and other members of Grace Felllowship Church as they show their support for Ukraine before their plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Kevin Heerdt of Lutherville, joined by his wife Yelena Heerdt, born in Ukraine, and other members of Grace Felllowship Church as they show their support for Ukraine before their plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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EJ Jordenson of Bel Air plays on a slide during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

EJ Jordenson of Bel Air plays on a slide during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, left, Princess of the Bush River Yacht Club, is joined by Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, and diver after their plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, left, Princess of the Bush River Yacht Club, is joined by Ellie Hermann of Pasadena, Queen of the Chespeake, and diver after their plunge during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Erine Sedicum of Arnold reacts to the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Erine Sedicum of Arnold reacts to the cold water during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Matthew Ogden of Federal Hill wears a polar bear outfit as he plunges during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Matthew Ogden of Federal Hill wears a polar bear outfit as he plunges during the 2022 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Maryland, at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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