Moore County police departments take a cold plunge for a good cause

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By Patrick Priest

Several Moore County police departments took place in the 2024 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Saturday morning in Pinehurst.

Participants gathered at Pinehurst Lake around 10 a.m., dressed in summer attire. While it may have felt like summer on land, the experience was quite different once they took the plunge. The lake’s temperature hovered in the mid-50s on Saturday morning.

Participants take the plunge into frigid Pinehurst Lake

Around 50 people took part in the plunge, raising nearly $4,000 to benefit the Special Olympics of North Carolina. A raffle and a prize for best costume were also awarded at the event.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.
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