Sunken Surprise: Stolen Truck Found 25 Feet Underwater

A stolen Dodge Ram pickup truck, reported missing from Kalamazoo County in October 2025, has been recovered from the depths of Wolf Lake. The remarkable discovery was not made by law enforcement, but by a fisherman utilizing advanced sonar technology. While scanning the lake bed, the fisherman detected an unusual object, which turned out to be a full-size vehicle.

Responding to the report, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office dive team located the submerged truck approximately 25 feet underwater. The recovery process was extensive, given the vehicle's prolonged submersion. During its time underwater, the truck had become an artificial habitat, with wildlife colonizing it, indicating it had been there for months.

The investigation into how the stolen vehicle ended up in the lake remains active. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the truck being driven or placed into the water. While the vehicle has been recovered, identifying those responsible for its disappearance and submersion is the next crucial step in closing the case.