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Watch firefighters douse Polar Plunge participants with water for Special Olympics Michigan fundraiser Updated Mar 02, 2021; KENT COUNTY, MI - Ryan Musch’s first Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan experience veered from tradition on Sunday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the participants for the fundraiser didn’t jump in the water at a traditional location but got doused with water from suspended hoses attached to a Cutlerville Fire Department truck to allow for social distancing. �...

Plunging into new traditions for Special Olympics Michigan Updated Feb 28, 2021; Facebook Share KENT COUNTY, MI – Instead of jumping into an icy lake, this year’s virtual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan participants used the help of firefighters near Grand Rapids for their own unique spin on the anticipated winter tradition. About 15 people took the plunge Sunday, Feb. 28 by being doused with water from suspended hoses attached to a Cutlerville Fire Department truck -- to allow ...