Lewes Polar Bear Plunge 2018

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics. Rain held off till the last minute as over 3000 "Bears" took the "Plunge" into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday February 4th as the Lewes Polar Plunge was held in Rehoboth Beach to raise money for Delaware Special Olympics. Special to the Daily Times / Chuck Snyder

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.Special to the Daily Times / Chuck Snyder

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.Special to the Daily Times / Chuck Snyder

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.Special to the Daily Times / Chuck Snyder

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.Special to the Daily Times / Chuck Snyder

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.Special to the Delaware State News / Chuck Snyder Rain held off till the last minute as over 3000 "Bears" took the "Plunge" into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday February 4th as the Lewes Polar Plunge was held in Rehoboth Beach to raise money for Delaware Special Olympics. Special to the Daily Times / Chuck Snyder

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.

Rain held off until the last minute as thousands of participants took the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the Lewes Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. The annual event raises money for Delaware Special Olympics.