Owen Reynolds of Columbia, runs back out of the water as he plunges with other members of his team, Owen United, for the 13th year, during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Owen Reynolds of Columbia, runs back out of the water as he plunges with other members of his team, Owen United, for the 13th year, during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Pictures from the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

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Daniela Whittier of Havre de Grace, left, and Natasha Marshall of Baltimore pose in their Elsa outfits from the movie Frozen before plunging during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Daniela Whittier of Havre de Grace, left, and Natasha Marshall of Baltimore pose in their Elsa outfits from the movie Frozen before plunging during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Daniela Whittier of Havre de Grace, left, and Natasha Marshall of Baltimore plunge together in their Elsa outfits from the movie Frozen during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Daniela Whittier of Havre de Grace, left, and Natasha Marshall of Baltimore plunge together in their Elsa outfits from the movie Frozen during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Costumed plungers take part in an afternoon dip in the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Costumed plungers take part in an afternoon dip in the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Chris Mitchell of Taneytown and Ravens Roost 135 waits on the beach before taking part in the final plunge of the day during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Chris Mitchell of Taneytown and Ravens Roost 135 waits on the beach before taking part in the final plunge of the day during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Sparrow Scribner, 5, of Reisterstown dances with flags as members of the Baltimore Ravens Marching Band perform during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Sparrow Scribner, 5, of Reisterstown dances with flags as members of the Baltimore Ravens Marching Band perform during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Members of team Owen United, for Howard County Special Olympian Owen Reynolds, pose with their banner in the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Members of team Owen United, for Howard County Special Olympian Owen Reynolds, pose with their banner in the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Supporters of Special Olympics Maryland dance as a band performs during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Supporters of Special Olympics Maryland dance as a band performs during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Members of team Owen United, named for Howard County Special Olympian Owen Reynolds, start their run into the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Members of team Owen United, named for Howard County Special Olympian Owen Reynolds, start their run into the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Members of the band Go Go Gadjet perform during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Members of the band Go Go Gadjet perform during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Owen Reynolds of Columbia, runs back out of the water as he plunges with other members of his team, Owen United, for the 13th year, during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Owen Reynolds of Columbia, runs back out of the water as he plunges with other members of his team, Owen United, for the 13th year, during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Daniela Whittier of Havre de Grace and Natasha Marshall of Baltimore, right, plunge together in their Elsa outfits from the movie Frozen during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Daniela Whittier of Havre de Grace and Natasha Marshall of Baltimore, right, plunge together in their Elsa outfits from the movie Frozen during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Ari Darmon of Arlington, Va., celebrates as he exits the water following a plunge during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Ari Darmon of Arlington, Va., celebrates as he exits the water following a plunge during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Charlie Moore of Laurel, right, is joined by Steve of Hale of Parkville as they plunge together during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Charlie Moore of Laurel, right, is joined by Steve of Hale of Parkville as they plunge together during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Charlie Moore of Laurel, right, is joined by Steve of Hale of Parkville as they plunge together during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Charlie Moore of Laurel, right, is joined by Steve of Hale of Parkville as they plunge together during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Ari Darmon of Arlington, Va., center, exits the water with other plungers during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Ari Darmon of Arlington, Va., center, exits the water with other plungers during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Marvin Dorsey, a 75-year-old resident of Baltimore taking part in his 17th plunge, plays in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Marvin Dorsey, a 75-year-old resident of Baltimore taking part in his 17th plunge, plays in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Marvin Dorsey, a 75-year-old resident of Baltimore taking part in his 17th plunge, plays in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Marvin Dorsey, a 75-year-old resident of Baltimore taking part in his 17th plunge, plays in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Shan Romans of Severna Park wears a storm trooper outfit as he waits to take part in an afternoon plunge during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Shan Romans of Severna Park wears a storm trooper outfit as he waits to take part in an afternoon plunge during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers splash through the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Plungers splash through the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers make a splash as they enter the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Plungers make a splash as they enter the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Governor Wes Moore, center, runs into the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center, runs into the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore walks with Special Olympics Maryland athlete Bailey Mewhinney, 23, and his brother Jack Mewhinney, right. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore walks with Special Olympics Maryland athlete Bailey Mewhinney, 23, and his brother Jack Mewhinney, right. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center, raises his arms in the icy water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center, raises his arms in the icy water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller greets plungers in the VIP tent before she plunges. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller greets plungers in the VIP tent before she plunges. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller along with Special Olympics Maryland athletes and others in the water during the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller along with Special Olympics Maryland athletes and others in the water during the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center, runs to the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center, runs to the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, left, and Special Olympics athlete Hari Kannan, right, on the stage before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, left, and Special Olympics athlete Hari Kannan, right, on the stage before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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The King family from Pasadena Maryland pose in front of the giant inflatable polar bear. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

The King family from Pasadena Maryland pose in front of the giant inflatable polar bear. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, right, hugs Jim Schmutz President and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, right, hugs Jim Schmutz President and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center, runs to the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center, runs to the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center, greets Special Olympics athletes before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center, greets Special Olympics athletes before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller along with Special Olympics Maryland athletes and others in the water during the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller along with Special Olympics Maryland athletes and others in the water during the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore greets Beary White the Special Olympics Maryland Mascot before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore greets Beary White the Special Olympics Maryland Mascot before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore shows his son James, a challenge coin that was given to him by Special Olympics Maryland athlete Adam May, left. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore shows his son James, a challenge coin that was given to him by Special Olympics Maryland athlete Adam May, left. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, left, and Special Olympics athlete Hari Kannan, right, on the stage before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, left, and Special Olympics athlete Hari Kannan, right, on the stage before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, left, and Jim Schmutz President and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland, walk down the beach to the the first plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, left, and Jim Schmutz President and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland, walk down the beach to the the first plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, with Special Olympics Maryland athletes and others chant “team works makes the dream work”, a mantra started by athlete Thomas Smith for the occasion. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, with Special Olympics Maryland athletes and others chant “team works makes the dream work”, a mantra started by athlete Thomas Smith for the occasion. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore walks with Special Olympics Maryland athlete Bailey Mewhinney, 23, to the water for the plunge, with Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, on the left. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore walks with Special Olympics Maryland athlete Bailey Mewhinney, 23, to the water for the plunge, with Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, on the left. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, left, on the stage talking before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, left, on the stage talking before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center, with Special Olympics Maryland athletes Bailey Mewhinney, left and Annu Singleton, right, get ready for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center, with Special Olympics Maryland athletes Bailey Mewhinney, left and Annu Singleton, right, get ready for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, left, shakes hands with Special Olympics athlete Annu Singleton, from Baltimore City in the VIP tent before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, left, shakes hands with Special Olympics athlete Annu Singleton, from Baltimore City in the VIP tent before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, right, poses with plungers in the VIP tent before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, right, poses with plungers in the VIP tent before the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore, center, runs into the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore, center, runs into the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, left, hugs Governor Wes Moore’s son James as Governor Moore, right, hugs Jim Schmutz President and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, left, hugs Governor Wes Moore’s son James as Governor Moore, right, hugs Jim Schmutz President and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Governor Wes Moore walks with Special Olympics Maryland athlete Bailey Mewhinney, 23, to the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park.

Governor Wes Moore walks with Special Olympics Maryland athlete Bailey Mewhinney, 23, to the water for the plunge. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympic Maryland held the Maryland Plunge Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, representing the yachting community around the Chesapeake Bay as the 75th Queen of the Chesapeake, splashes through the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, representing the yachting community around the Chesapeake Bay as the 75th Queen of the Chesapeake, splashes through the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers splash through the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Plungers splash through the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Plungers make their way through the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Plungers make their way through the water during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Harford County resident Sydney Fitzpatrick splashes through the water, taking part in the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Harford County resident Sydney Fitzpatrick splashes through the water, taking part in the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, left, chases after friend Chelsea Ryan of Westminster as they start their run to the frigid waters during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, left, chases after friend Chelsea Ryan of Westminster as they start their run to the frigid waters during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, representing the yachting community around the Chesapeake Bay as the 75th Queen of the Chesapeake, poses in front of an inflatable polar bear before plunging during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Michelle Studnicki of Abingdon, representing the yachting community around the Chesapeake Bay as the 75th Queen of the Chesapeake, poses in front of an inflatable polar bear before plunging during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Chelsea Ryan of Westminster, right, and Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, with their faces painted green, splash through the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay with other plungers during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Chelsea Ryan of Westminster, right, and Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, with their faces painted green, splash through the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay with other plungers during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Chelsea Ryan of Westminster, right, and Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, with their faces painted green, are joined by other plungers during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Chelsea Ryan of Westminster, right, and Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, with their faces painted green, are joined by other plungers during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Stanton Zacker of Aberdeen takes a selfie with a group of superheroes before plunging during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Stanton Zacker of Aberdeen takes a selfie with a group of superheroes before plunging during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Chelsea Ryan of Westminster, right, and Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, with their faces painted green, rejoice as they exit the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Chelsea Ryan of Westminster, right, and Alex Riesner of Glen Burnie, with their faces painted green, rejoice as they exit the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2023 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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