Long Island polar bear plunges: 2016-17 season

Seniors from North Babylon High School make a fashion statement with their bikinis and boots at AHRC Suffolk's annual Polar Bear Splash on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Bay Shore Marina.

Plungers emerge from the water during AHRC Suffolk's annual Polar Bear Splash on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Bay Shore Marina.

Plungers take to the water at AHRC Suffolk's annual Polar Bear Splash on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Bay Shore Marina.

Plungers take to the water at AHRC Suffolk's annual Polar Bear Splash held on Saturday, April 22nd, at Bay Shore Marina.

Plungers take to the water at AHRC Suffolk's annual Polar Bear Splash held on Saturday, April 22nd, at Bay Shore Marina.

Plungers take to the water at AHRC Suffolk's annual Polar Bear Splash held on Saturday, April 22nd, at Bay Shore Marina.

Plungers take to the water at AHRC Suffolk's annual Polar Bear Splash held on Saturday, April 22nd, at Bay Shore Marina.

Plungers frolick in the water at the 6th Annual April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach in Blue Point. The plunge, held on Sunday, April 2, 2017, was organized by the Blue Point-Bayport Lions Club.

Members of Girl Scout Troop #3469 from Wantagh show their excitement at the 6th Annual April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach in Blue Point on Sunday, April 2, 2017

These swimmers are definitely feeling the cold water during the 6th Annual April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach in Blue Point. The plunge, held on Sunday, April 2, 2017, was organized by the Blue Point-Bayport Lions Club.

Polar plunge participants show how they feel about the cold water during the 6th Annual April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach in Blue Point. The plunge, held on Sunday, April 2, 2017, was organized by the Blue Point-Bayport Lions Club.

These pups played at Corey Beach together before the sixth annual Blue Point-Bayport Lions Club Polar Plunge on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

Thumbs-up for this participant of the 6th Annual April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach in Blue Point. The plunge, held on Sunday, April 2, 2017, was organized by the Blue Point-Bayport Lions Club.

Sprinting into the cold waters of the Kahuna Bay wave pool at Splish Splash water park, for the first Splish Splash Polar Plunge, to benefit Special Olympics New York. (Saturday, April 1, 2017)

The Splish Splash Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics New York, kicks-off in the water park's Kahuna Bay wave pool. (Saturday, April 1, 2017)

Frigid participants in the Splish Splash Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics New York. (Saturday, April 1, 2017)

The Axelrod family of Plainview, at the annual "Polar Bear Plunge for Charity" at Tobay Beach in Massapequa, on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Participating as the "Angels for Axelrods" team, the family took part in the plunge to benefit the Sunrise Day Camp organization, a full-summer day camp for children with cancer and their families.

Members of the Miller family participated in the annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Brady, Griffin and Brady Hunt - freezing for a reason - Brady's second Polar Bear Plunge and he's just 6 years old

Participants brave the cold at the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Future Marines, called Poolies, from Hicksville, stay warm during the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Future Marines, called Poolies, from Hicksville, stay warm during the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Newsday.com Long Island editor Josh Stewart made his polar plunge debut at the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Participants in the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Participants in the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Swimmers in the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge, held at Tobay Beach on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

A scene from the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge, held at Tobay Beach on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

Plungers head to the water in the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge, held at Tobay Beach on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

Kerry Finley of Port Ann, N.Y., hugs Adrianna Finley during the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge at Tobay Beach on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

Members of the Connetquot High School swim team take a selfie during the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge, held at Tobay Beach on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Polar Bear Plunge, Tobay Beach in Oyster Bay Town, March 18, 2017.

The Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

Future U.S. Marines, called Poolies, from Hicksville, stay warm during the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Bear Plunge was held at Tobay Beach on March 18, 2017.

The inteprid take part in a polar plunge at James Caples Memorial Park in Amityville on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The event raises money for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine.

A polar plunge at James Caples Memorial Park in Amityville on Saturday, March 11, 2017, drew participants raising money for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine.

Ready, set, go -- and into the water off James Caples Memorial Park in Amityville on Saturday, March 11, 2017 for a polar plunge to raise money for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine.

The inteprid take part in a polar plunge at James Caples Memorial Park in Amityville on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The event raises money for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine.

Cold, what cold? The inteprid take part in a polar plunge at James Caples Memorial Park in Amityville on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The event raises money for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine.

A polar plunge at James Caples Memorial Park in Amityville on Saturday, March 11, 2017 drew brave souls raising money for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Bear hugs for the polar bears at the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold waters during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants prepare to brave the cold waters during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold waters during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold waters during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants prepare to brave the cold waters during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants prepare to brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

The last two participants to emerge from the cold waters during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold waters during the 13th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The plunge, aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participants brave the cold waters during the 13th Annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge, held on Saturday, March 4th, 2017. The plunge during frigid temperatures, is aimed at raising funds for Special Olympics New York athletes, and was held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Participates in the Town of North Hempstead Polar Bear Plunge on March 4, 2017 in Port Washington.

Participants get ready for the Town of North Hempstead Polar Bear Plunge on March 4, 2017.

Jesse Matsuoka of Sag Harbor hands a cup of miso soup to Anna Marie Rampmaier of Shelter Island after she took a dip in the waters at Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor during the seventh annual Sag Harbor HarborFrost Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Margaret Smyth of Sag Harbor makes her way out of the water after taking the plunge at Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor during the seventh annual Sag Harbor HarborFrost Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. All proceeds benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Tom Tait of Dutchess County takes a dip into the waters at Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor during the seventh annual Sag Harbor HarborFrost Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. All proceeds benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

A participant makes his way out of the water after taking a dip in the waters at Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor during the seventh annual Sag Harbor HarborFrost Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. All proceeds benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Margaret Smyth of Sag Harbor, left, and Elle Sparacio, also of Sag Harbor, take a dip in the waters at Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor during the seventh annual Sag Harbor HarborFrost Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. All proceeds benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Elle Sparacio from Sag Harbor takes the plunge at Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. A couple dozen participants braved the waters the Seventh Annual Sag Harbor HarborFrost. Proceeds were to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Bill Evans and his dog Sandy take a quick toe dip in the waters at Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor. A couple dozen participants braved the waters Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, for the Seventh Annual Sag Harbor HarborFrost. Proceeds were to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Runners get ready to enter the 40-degree ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

People run from the ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Participants return to shore after taking a dip in the icy waters during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Participants happily reach the shore during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Annette and Marc Rogers of Long Beach run from the ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Julia Flanagan, 15, Jenna Lim, 15, Caila O'Driscoll, 15, and Gerard Flanagan, 56, of Franklin Square pose during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Kimberly Vermilye, 21, of Floral Park and Brittany Brosokas, 23, of Babylon run during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

People run from the icy ocean waters during the Long Beach Polar Bears' annual Super Bowl Splash to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

A group of friends hang out at the Super Bowl Splash, hosted by the Long Beach Polar Bear Club, in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

People run toward the shore during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

People run from the ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

John Zaia of Massapequa runs during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Participants return to shore after taking a dip in the icy waters during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

A participant shows glee upon getting back to the beach during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

A participant strikes a chilly pose during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

A participant runs out of the ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

People run from the icy ocean waters during the Super Bowl Splash on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Isabella Puma, 7, of Long Beach holds onto her friend Gretchen Grottenthaler of Long Beach while running from the ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Runners get ready to enter the 40-degree ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

From left, Blaise Cummo of New Hyde Park, Reyna Martinez of Brooklyn, Delynne Southern of Manhattan, Ricky Cinelli of New Hyde Park and Brendan Parla of New Hyde Park celebrate after running into the ocean during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

People run through the chilly ocean water during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Air temperatures were estimated at 35 to 40 degrees.

Delynne Southern of Manhattan rides the shoulders of friend Ricky Cinelli of New Hyde Park during the Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Sue Seltenreich-Cerillo, 54, of Huntington, braves the frigid waters at Steers Beach in Northport during the annual Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The event was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410, which donated proceeds from the plunge to the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry.

Participants make a mad dash back to dry land during the annual Northport Polar Plunge at Steers Beach in Northport on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The event was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410, which donated proceeds from the plunge to the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry.

Participants make a beeline for the shore during the annual Northport Polar Plunge at Steers Beach in Northport on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The event was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410, which donated proceeds from the plunge to the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry.

Participants make a beeline for the shore during the annual Northport Polar Plunge at Steers Beach in Northport on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The event was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410, which donated proceeds from the plunge to the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry.

People run into the water at Steers Beach during the annual Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The event was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410, which donated proceeds from the plunge to the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry.

People run back to shore at Steer's Beach after the 2017 Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The plunge was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410. The troop donated all benefits from the plunge to the Northport Food Pantry.

People line up on the Steer's Beach shoreline, ready to take part in the 2017 Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

The scene at Steer's Beach before the start of the 2017 Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The annual plunge was sponsored by Northport's Boy Scout Troop 410 with all benefits going to the Northport Food Pantry.

Brave souls hit the water for during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge in Point Lookout on Jan. 1, 2017.

Interior designers Dawayne Brashear and Monica Poitier of Hoboken, N.J., react to their run into the cold Atlantic by recording a selfie at Beach Lane Beach in Wainscott during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A man leaves the cold water at Beach Lane Beach in Wainscott during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

This young woman's expression tells you how cold the water is at Beach Lane Beach in Wainscott during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A man reacts as he leaves the cold waters at Beach Lane Beach in Wainscott during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Swimmers dash into the cold water at Beach Lane Beach in Wainscott after the signal is given during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A man reacts with enthusiasm after he emerges from the cold, heavy surf at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A man reacts to the cold water shock at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A man reacts to the cold water as he retreats on a full run from the rough surf at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Dressed as Santa Claus, Patrick Sullivan, of East Hampton, emerges from the cold surf with a broad grin at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Two girls react to the cold water soon after they ran into the heavy surf at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Dressed as Santa Claus, Patrick Sullivan, of East Hampton, emerges from the cold surf at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

This man laughs after a quick plunge into the cold Atlantic water at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A woman reacts to the cold water after a quick dip at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A woman emerges from the frigid Atlantic waters at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A young couple makes a quick exit from the cold water at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

A girl reacts to the cold water soon after a quick dip at Main Beach in East Hampton during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Caitlin Hamilton of Brooklyn reacts to her plunge into the cold waters off Gurney's in Montauk during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Ronkonkoma resident Patty Specter, 53, heads back to shore at Steer's Beach during the 2017 Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The plunge was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410 with all of the benefits going to the Northport Food Pantry.

Rob Conte, 48, quickly heads back for dry land after sprinting into the water at Steer's Beach during the 2017 Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Participants sprint back to dry land at Steer's Beach during the 2017 Northport Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The annual plunge was sponsored by Northport Boy Scout Troop 410 with all benefits going to the Northport Food Pantry.

Aubrey Daniels of Scarsdale and her boys Alexander, 10, and Nicholas, 8, leave the cold waters off Gurney's in Montauk during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Michael Bamberger of Northport flips into the cold waters off Gurney's in Montauk during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Aubrey and Joe Daniels of Scarsdale brave the cold waters off Gurney's in Montauk during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Caitlin Hamilton of Brooklyn reacts to her plunge into the cold waters off Gurney's in Montauk during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Chris Schmidt of Montauk dives into the cold waters off Gurney's in Montauk during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Joe and Aubrey Daniels of Scarsdale brave the cold waters off Gurney's in Montauk during a New Year's Day polar bear plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Television journalist Chris Cuomo, left, and Village of Southampton Mayor Mark Epley at Coopers Beach in Southampton Village, preparing to take part in the 13th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Cuomo owns a home in Southampton.

Arturo De Jesus of Southampton at Coopers Beach in Southampton Village, preparing to take part in the13th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016.

Brian Mott, left, and Jimmy Mack of Southampton, at Coopers Beach in Southampton Village, preparing to take part in the 13th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016.

Arturo De Jesus of Southampton at Coopers Beach in Southampton Village, taking part in the 13th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016.

Chris Carey of Shelter Island attends the seventh annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Nov. 26, 2016.

Participants have fun in the water at the Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Nov. 26, 2016.

Participants have fun in the water at the annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Nov. 26, 2016.

Participants dash into the water at the annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Nov. 26, 2016.

Roz Dimon of Shelter Island attends the Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Nov. 26, 2016.

Participants have fun in the water at the annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Nov. 26, 2016.

Colleen Smith, Greg Senken and Alison Binder, all of Shelter Island, attend the annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Nov. 26, 2016.

Participants flee the cold Long Island Sound waters during the annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Dennis Richards, 36, of Holtsville, dressed as a Minion for the annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Nov. 19, 2016 - Mount Sinai

Participants flock to the water at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai during the annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The event, called "Freezin' for a Reason," benefited Special Olympics New York.

Nov. 19, 2016 - Mount Sinai

Participants in the annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, recoil from the cold water of the Long Island Sound.

A man cheers after braving the cold Long Island Sound waters during the annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

From left, Maureen Reeves and Ralph Schneider, both of Manorville, and Patricia Person of Holbrook dressed as loofahs and a bar of soap for the annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Saturday, Nov. 19. 2016.