With the ocean water temperature hovering around 40 degrees, some 120 hardy souls, plus one dog, took the 18th annual Super Plunge, held in Brant Beach on Saturday, Feb. 12.

Supervised by members of the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol and encouraged by cheering spectators, the Plungers made a made dash in and out of the water. The popular community event benefits the St. Francis Community Center and Southern Regional High School swim teams.