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Cold Plunge for a Cause at Scarborough Beach
January 01, 2026 | RHODE ISLAND
Courtesy of Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue, Correspondent

Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire/RescueMembers and supporters line the shoreline moments before the plunge, bundled up against the cold.

Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire/RescueSmiles and shivers after the icy dip—proof that teamwork makes the cold bearable.

Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire/RescueThe group poses post-plunge, celebrating community, courage, and support for Special Olympics RI.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
On 1st Jan 2026, Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue members and friends gathered at Scarborough Beach in Narragansett on January 1, taking an icy plunge to support Special Olympics Rhode Island. Braving frigid waters and winter winds, the group showed that big hearts matter more than cold temperatures—raising awareness and support for a great cause.