About 50 people turned out to greet the beginning of 2017 at Mission’s annual Polar Bear swim. Of those in attendance, only 12 went into the water.

About 50 people turned out to greet the beginning of 2017 at Mission’s annual Polar Bear swim. Of those in attendance, only 12 went into the water.

Mission holds Polar Bear Swim at Hayward Lake

Twelve brave souls took the New Year's Day plunge into the frozen water.

  • Jan. 2, 2017 6:00 a.m.

More than 50 people braved the chilly weather to participate in Mission’s version of the Polar Bear Swim.

This year’s event was held at Hayward Lake. Twelve slightly insane people actually took the plunge while the larger group remained high and dry and cheered them on.

 

Mission City Record