15th annual Pelican Plunge

January 8, 2025

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Hunting Island Lighthouse Director Ted Panayotoff walks beside the Friends of Hunting Island Pelican mascot as they lead the costume parade during the 15th annual Hunting Island Pelican Plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Hunting Island State Park Beach. Amber Hewitt/The Island News

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