Long Island polar bear plunge rewind: 2015

Participants are "Freezin' for a Reason" as they brave the cold water at Tobay Beach for the second annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on March 21, 2015.

Participants are "Freezin' for a Reason" as they brave the cold water at Tobay Beach for the second annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on March 21, 2015.

Participants are "Freezin' for a Reason" as they brave the cold water at Tobay Beach for the second annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on March 21, 2015.

Participants are "Freezin' for a Reason" as they brave the cold water at Tobay Beach for the second annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on March 21, 2015.

Participants are "Freezin' for a Reason" as they brave the cold water at Tobay Beach for the second annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on March 21, 2015.

Participants in the 11th annual UCPN Polar Plunge exit the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor after taking a dip to raise money for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County on March 8, 2015.

People charge in and out of Oyster Bay Harbor for the 11th annual UCPN polar plunge at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay on March 8, 2015.

March 8, 2015 - Oyster Bay

UCPN Polar Bear Plunge co-chairmen Frank Ozol, 64, of Oyster Bay, and Jack Sullivan, 68, of Long Beach, pose before the plunge at Teddy Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay on March 8, 2015.

Members of the Empire City Garrison attend the second annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics New York at Tobay Beach on March 21, 2015.

March 8, 2015 - Oyster Bay

Participants in the 11th annual UCPN Polar Plunge, which raises money for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, retreat from Oyster Bay Harbor after taking a chilly dip on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

Participants in the 11th annual UCPN Polar Plunge take a chilly dip in Oyster Bay Harbor to raise money for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

Participants in the 11th annual UCPN Polar Plunge take a chilly dip in Oyster Bay Harbor to raise money for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

A water shoe flies through the air as participants in the 11th annual UCPN Polar Plunge charge in and out of Oyster Bay Harbor on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

From left, Rafael Zeledon, Alyson Rogoski and Ken Rogoski, all of East Hampton at the 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge in East Hampton on Jan. 1, 2015.

From left, East Hampton Food Pantry executive director Gabrielle Scarpaci, Town of East Hampton chief lifeguard John Ryan Jr. and East Hampton YMCA Hurricanes head coach Tom Cohill at 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge in East Hampton on Jan. 1, 2015.

Brave souls participate in the 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge in East Hampton on Jan. 1, 2015.

Joan Tulp, 85, of Amagansett took part in the 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Main Beach in East Hampton on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

From left, Erin Burns, of England; Maisie Parker Burns, 2, of England; Katie Parker, of England; John Scarpaco, of Amagansett; Jim Grund, of Amagansett; Blaise Melagrano, of East Hampton; Wiley Kidd, of East Hampton; and Tim Heymans of England at the 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge in East Hampton on Jan. 1, 2015.

Brave souls participate in the 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge in East Hampton on Jan. 1, 2015.

A group of people run towards the water as thousands gather on the beach along the boardwalk for the 16th Annual Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash which benefits Make-A-Wish Metro New York, held in Long Beach, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. By Steve Pfost

Thousands participated in the 16th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Club's Super Bowl Splash on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.

A group of people run from the water after diving in as thousands gather on the beach along the boardwalk for the 16th Annual Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash which benefits Make-A-Wish Metro New York, held in Long Beach, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. By Steve Pfost

Lindenhurst resident Kevin Fowler, 58, makes a snow angel Saturday, March 21, 2015, after emerging from a plunge into frigid waters off Crab Meadow Beach in Fort Salonga. He participated in the Camp Sunshine Freezin' for a Reason Long Island Polar Dip with his godson, a cancer survivor.

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

Participants, including volunteer firefighters, line up for a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

Fred McKeon, left, and Peter Lowrey, both of Patchogue, participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

Participants of all ages joined in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

Participants in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

A group of participants in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

Participants in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven sprint for the surf at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

Participants in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai, NY. (Nov. 21, 2015)

This polar plunge group event was sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai on Nov. 21, 2015.

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

In Mount Sinai, swimmers enjoy a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

People participate in a polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

Sisters Rachel Lucas, 23, and Sara Lucas, 19, wear scarlet letters while getting ready to take part in the sixth annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach in Shelter Island on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015.

Olivia Ferante, left, and Jennifer Navaja, both of Long Beach, participate in the 16th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Club's Super Bowl Splash on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.

What's a polar plunge without a polar bear? A group photo is taken before the polar plunge sponsored by Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. (Nov. 21, 2015)

Matt Badger, 42, and his sons -- dressed as the Joker, Batman and Robin -- get ready to take part in the sixth annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach in Shelter Island on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015.

"Team Take The Plunge," taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, held on Shelter Island's Crescent Beach. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Eli Adler, 30, and his mother Jennie, 64, dress in costume to take part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, held on Shelter Island's Crescent Beach. (Nov. 28, 2015)

James McGayhey, 67, getting ready to take part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, held on Shelter Island's Crescent Beach. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Greg Senken, 59, dressed as "Uncle Fester," from "The Addams Family," getting ready to take part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, held on Shelter Island's Crescent Beach. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Costumed participants of the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, held on Shelter Island's Crescent Beach. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Joe Denny, 40, poses for the camera while getting ready to take part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, held on Shelter Island's Crescent Beach. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Participants in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, held on Shelter Island's Crescent Beach, run to the water once the signal is given. (Nov. 28, 2015)

A swimmer feels the icy cold during the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off Crescent Beach on Shelter Island. The swim was held Nov. 28, 2015.

A swimmer taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island, reacting to the cold water. (Nov. 28, 2015)

A swimmer taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island, reacting to the cold water. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Swimmers celebrate while taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Swimmers celebrate while taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island. (Nov. 28, 2015)

A swimmer taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island, reacting to the cold water. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Swimmers celebrate while taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Swimmers celebrate while taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island. (Nov. 28, 2015)

A swimmer taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island, reacting to the cold water. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Swimmers celebrate while taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge off of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Andrew Ward of Shelter Island, diving back into the Peconic River for another swim following the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge. (Nov. 28, 2015)

Andrew Ward, 45, of Shelter Island. Here he's taking part in the Sixth Annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge, but he takes part in weekly plunges during the winter as well. (Nov. 28, 2015)