Pueblo Polar Plunge

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The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 10th annual Pueblo Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo on March 14th, 2026 to help raise funds for “Freezin for a Reason” to support Special Olympics Colorado. Approximately 150 participants took to the plunge this year in warmer temperatures then in the past but the water was still cold. Top Individual Fundraiser: Tyler Long ($1,261). Top fundraising team: PCSO Polar Plungers ($7,197). Team Spirit Award: Fountain’s Frozen Flashback. The Pueblo Polar Plunge raised more than $21,000 for Special Olympics Colorado athletes. Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Division (ESD), Colorado State Patrol, Custer County Sheriff’s Office, Pueblo Police Department,, Flight for Life, American Medical Response, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and others participated in the event by providing services, taking the plunge or both.

Kyler Hewes Photo ©

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