Annual ‘belly flop’ before the big splash – photo 250News

Prince George, B.C.-  With  bright sunshine, and a temperature of minus 12,  the  Polar Bear Dip at Ness Lake Bible Camp is another one  for the history books.

In all, 53  people  either raised funds, or paid $20 to  take part in the annual event at Ness Lake.

The top fundraiser  had chalked up $1,000  in donations, but since he didn’t meet his ‘goal’  did not have to take the plunge in the icy  water.

There were costumes galore,  including  Superman and the Joker,  ( image at right)  as well as mother-daughter teams like the one  shown below left

This was the 15th year for the event,  which  draws participants from throughout the region,  and this year, had one  “dipper” from  Australia.

(at right, couple  hits the  water)