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Polar Plunge participants jump into sea to raise money

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Folks dressed up in elaborate costumes for the 2012 Polar Plunge. (Source: Cindy Heinly) Folks dressed up in elaborate costumes for the 2012 Polar Plunge. (Source: Cindy Heinly)
Bangz Hair Salon won the costume competition. Bangz Hair Salon won the costume competition.

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – Folks dressed up in all kinds of elaborate costumes and took a polar plunge at Carolina Beach for a good cause Saturday.

2012 marks the eighth annual Polar Plunge that benefits the Special Olympics.

Plungers raised money in order to participate, and organizers say those funds stay local.

Organizers say between 400 and 500 people raised money and took part in the event.

Bangz Hair Salon won the costume competition, with its employees dressed as the Flintstones.

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