John Batalis of Bridgton, Maine, jumps in the water alongside others from the "Cabana Kids" group at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Yuliya De Silva from Stow, Maine, cheers after dunking under the cold water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People crowd around the waterfront to watch the brave polar plungers at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Charlotte Kelly (center), Kandee Sterling, and Charlee Ohmott of Bridgton, Maine, plunge into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Water drips off Gavin Dollof of Bridgton, Maine, and his fellow group members at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Joshua Robbins of Bridgton, Maine, tips back into the water, with fellow group member Kim Kressler's foot splashing out while she dives, at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A woman reacts to the cold water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Charlotte Kelly (center) of Bridgton, Maine, helps fellow jumpers Kandee Sterling and Charlee Ohmott out of the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Penguins from the Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital group run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ian Brodie of Bridgton, Maine, points to the cheering crowd at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Joan George, Deborah Harre and Cassandra Chan of the White Mountain Oil team run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Danielle Moore, Angle Bonilla, Madeline Richards and mom Kimberlee Wiggin, and Bonilla's mom Kaci Kiesman run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Cassandra Chan of the White Mountain Oil team runs into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Yuliya De Silva from Stow, Maine, runs into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kimberlee Wiggin and daughter Madeline Richards run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kimberly Hanover of the "Thunder Lodge" team runs into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Joshua Robbins of Bridgton, Maine, and Kim Kressler of Hanson, Mass., walk out of the cold water together at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The group from True North Veterinary Hospital (hospital employees Leah Perez at center, Dr. Kate Battenfelder at right, and related kids Calla and Eve) splash in the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Spectators in the snow begin to dissapate after the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A horse-drawn carriage heads down Highland Drive, seen here after the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A horse-drawn carriage heads down Highland Drive, seen here after the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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John Batalis of Bridgton, Maine, jumps in the water alongside others from the "Cabana Kids" group at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Yuliya De Silva from Stow, Maine, cheers after dunking under the cold water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People crowd around the waterfront to watch the brave polar plungers at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Charlotte Kelly (center), Kandee Sterling, and Charlee Ohmott of Bridgton, Maine, plunge into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Water drips off Gavin Dollof of Bridgton, Maine, and his fellow group members at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Joshua Robbins of Bridgton, Maine, tips back into the water, with fellow group member Kim Kressler's foot splashing out while she dives, at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A woman reacts to the cold water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Charlotte Kelly (center) of Bridgton, Maine, helps fellow jumpers Kandee Sterling and Charlee Ohmott out of the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Penguins from the Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital group run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ian Brodie of Bridgton, Maine, points to the cheering crowd at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Joan George, Deborah Harre and Cassandra Chan of the White Mountain Oil team run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Danielle Moore, Angle Bonilla, Madeline Richards and mom Kimberlee Wiggin, and Bonilla's mom Kaci Kiesman run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Cassandra Chan of the White Mountain Oil team runs into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Yuliya De Silva from Stow, Maine, runs into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kimberlee Wiggin and daughter Madeline Richards run into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kimberly Hanover of the "Thunder Lodge" team runs into the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Joshua Robbins of Bridgton, Maine, and Kim Kressler of Hanson, Mass., walk out of the cold water together at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The group from True North Veterinary Hospital (hospital employees Leah Perez at center, Dr. Kate Battenfelder at right, and related kids Calla and Eve) splash in the water at the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Spectators in the snow begin to dissapate after the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A horse-drawn carriage heads down Highland Drive, seen here after the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A horse-drawn carriage heads down Highland Drive, seen here after the 22nd annual Harvest Hills' Freezing for a Reason at the Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton on Feb. 17. The event, which raised $27,000 for the animal shelter, included 99 people jumping in the cold water. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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