Warm day, chilly dip - Meadville Polar Bear Festival

Bo Painter decided a belly flop was the way to go into the water.

The 2022 Polar Bear King was Bo Painter, of Ainsworth, NE, and the Polar Bear Queen was Chelsie Kindall, of Grand Island.

Warm day, chilly dip - Meadville Polar Bear Festival

Warm day, chilly dip - Meadville Polar Bear Festival

Steve and Jack Hergott, a father/son duo, make the plunge for the first time. Jack is six years old. He was crowned Polar Bear Prince, for being the youngest jumper.

Warm day, chilly dip - Meadville Polar Bear Festival