Hundreds turn out for Black Bear Plunge

  • Fort Mountain State Park hosted the annual Black Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day, with 159 registered for the brief dip into the lake. Air temperature was 33 degrees with a 15-20 mph wind, according to a park spokesperson. Around 400 people attended overall. (Photo by Benny Huggins of Chatsworth)
    Fort Mountain State Park hosted the annual Black Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day, with 159 registered for the brief dip into the lake. Air temperature was 33 degrees with a 15-20 mph wind, according to a park spokesperson. Around 400 people attended overall. (Photo by Benny Huggins of Chatsworth)