Dozens of brave souls rang in the new year by plunging into the chilly waters of Corpus Christi Bay during the 10th annual Polar Bear Plunge and New Year’s Run on Thursday.
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The event drew participants of all ages, including 75-year-old John Madden, who decided to try something completely new for 2026.
“I do 5Ks and all kinds of stuff. I’ve never done this. Never jumped in the water in winter,” Madden said.
First-time participant Dolores Ponce joined friends at the bayfront event as part of their New Year’s resolutions…