Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015., The 2015 edition of the Kelowna Polar Bear Swim saw about 100 people take the plunge into the frigid water of Okanagan Lake at City Park, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

PHOTOS: New Year’s Day frigid plunge into Okanagan Lake

KELOWNA – About 100 brave souls walked, waded, ran and dived into the fridge waters of Okanagan Lake at Kelowna's City Park on New Year's Day.

The annual Polar Bear Swim not only tested the participants ability to survive in icy water, it was a fundraiser for the Community Recreation Initiatives Society.

The icy spash in Tug Boat Bay was followed by live, music, hot drinks and snacks.

No word yet on how much was raised to buy specially adapted equipment to help people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors.

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Kelowna Polar Bear Swim, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

To contact the reporter for this story, email Adam Proskiw at aproskiw@infotelnews.ca or call 250-718-0428. To contact the editor, email mjones@infotelnews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Howard Alexander

Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

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