WASHINGTON – Organizers have canceled the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, which was set for Saturday morning.
The 18th annual plunge into Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point Park in Annapolis was canceled shortly before 8 a.m. when the beaches were closed due to high waves, snow and ice.
The accompanying PlungeFest has also been canceled. Organizers have told people not to come to Sandy Point Park. Maryland Special Olympics, which benefits from the event, says they’re working to set up a new Plunge “in the near future.”
We're working on creating another opportunity to Plunge in the near future.
— Special Olympics MD (@SpOlympicsMD) January 25, 2014
Another photo of conditions at #PlungeMD #RightCall #Safety1 pic.twitter.com/1ovFVqIv2L
— PlungeMD (@PlungeMD) January 25, 2014
UPDATED NOTICE: PlungeFest is canceled as well. Stay tuned for further information. Please do NOT go to Sandy Point State Park.
— PlungeMD (@PlungeMD) January 25, 2014
NOTICE: Plunges today canceled due to ice, snow, rough water. Safety if #1. Unsure at this time if PlungeFest will continue. Stand by.
— PlungeMD (@PlungeMD) January 25, 2014
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