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It’s a mystery that certainly has folks talking…
Just how in the world did this Red Corvette Stingray come to be partially submerged in a roadside pond in Central Florida?
The Orlando Fire Department shared these photos to its Facebook Page on December 15th after they were called to investigate the abandoned vehicle in Orange County near the interchange of State Road 417 and State Road 528.
The reason for the mystery is that the driver was missing from the scene, so the fire rescue department had to put a diver into the water to ensure that it was all clear. The crew then removed the Stingray from the pond.
The C8 Corvette looks to be in relatively good shape despite its driver pretending to be a U-Boat commander. We see the car has the newer Z51 wing on the rear and the front fascia is showing a crack. The passenger window is also down, not that it would have stopped any water intrusion.
While authorities are investigating the history of the car, the commenters on the FB post seem to be divided between a case of insurance fraud, or that it was a joyride/stolen car and it was disposed in the pond. The second scenario seems more likely to us.
What’s your thoughts on this sunkin’ Stingray? Let us know in the comments!
Source:
Orlando Fire Department / Facebook
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Who’s the U-boat commander?
The ultimate YouTube boat ramp fail!!!
Lost control, whether impaired or not, and too embarrassed to fess up, so will probably report it stolen.
So you’re saying I can get a good deal on it? Salvage title and a life preserver!
He had a defective GPS module….
How much will it fetch at auction?
Is there no license plate on it?
Came for the Michael Scott references. A bit disappointed so far…😂
Chevy is know making amphibious cars. Next will be flying cars.
I Like the “Risky Business ” movie reference
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