At last weekend’s Polar Plunge fundraiser, nine participants on the Mercer Island Police Department’s team turned out in their beach gear for a very cold dip in the winter waters of Lake Sammamish at Idylwood Park.

The event total for the day (from all teams) is expected to be almost $15,000, which will support Special Olympics athletes in Washington.

Special Olympics Polar Plunge Series is a fundraising effort organized by law enforcement agencies across the state.