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Taking the plunge

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By Clay LePard

clepard@cbs4qc.com

The freezing cold temps didn't stop some brave Quad Citians from going for a swim.

More than 50 people jumped into West Lake in Davenport for the Special Olympics polar plunge.

The swimmers had some fun with the plunge; dressing up in silly costumes all for a great cause.

"It seems chilly until you get into the water but then when you come out you're instantly a little warmer and glad to be out," says Trooper Dan Loussaert, Iowa State Patrol.

The money raised from the event helps more than 11,000 thousand Iowa athletes with disabilities.

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