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Beaver Co. Polar Plunge participants raise over $158,000 for Pa. Special Olympics

Beaver Co. Polar Plunge participants raise over $158,000 for Pa. Special Olympics
Beaver Co. Polar Plunge participants raise over $158,000 for Pa. Special Olympics 00:23

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- More than 600 people took a freezing dip into the river on Sunday as part of this year's Beaver County Polar Plunge!

The event is held each year as a fundraiser for the county's team being sent to the Pennsylvania Special Olympics.

Those participating raise money leading up to the plunge and this year, contributions totaled more than $158,000.

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