Community Corner

Freezing for a Reason

Danbury's Penguin Plunge drew 160 people willing to strip down on a 40-degree windy day to jump into 36-degree water.

The Penguin Plunge drew a crowd and a bunch of fairly crazy people willing not only to jump into near-freezing water, but also willing to stand around in 40-degree air in the wind. The annual event raises money for the Special Olympics.

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