Run, splash and brrrrr! at the 2015 Polar Bear Plunge | SLIDESHOW

This year's traditional Polar Bear Plunge at Lytle Beach saw a crowd of brave souls once again take the chilly plunge at noon on Thursday, Jan. 1.

By Luciano Marano • January 5, 2015 1:32 pm
The 2015 crop of Bainbridge Island 'Polar Bears' emerge from the chilly waters at Lytle Beach after taking the plunge on Jan. 1.
The 2015 crop of Bainbridge Island 'Polar Bears' emerge from the chilly waters at Lytle Beach after taking the plunge on Jan. 1.

This year’s traditional Polar Bear Plunge at Lytle Beach saw a crowd of brave souls once again take the chilly plunge at noon on Thursday, Jan. 1.

The annual community event has become one of the most popular island gatherings.

Review photographer Luciano Marano was there – safely away from the cold water – to catch the action. His favorite shots are collected here.