Police divers pulled multiple submerged vehicles from Fish Trap Lake in West Dallas on Wednesday as part of a major underwater recovery operation.
The October 29 sweep aimed to clear the lake while investigating potential links to criminal cases. Each recovered vehicle undergoes processing for connections to past or ongoing investigations.
The Dallas Police Department’s Underwater Recovery Team launched “Operation Dive into a Cleaner Dallas” to address both public safety and environmental concerns. By 2:40 p.m., divers had successfully recovered eight vehicles from the murky waters.
Police officials did not immediately disclose how long the vehicles had been submerged or their potential investigative value. The recovery operation represents ongoing efforts to restore local water bodies while pursuing justice for unsolved cases.
Each vehicle faces a thorough examination as detectives work to determine ownership and the circumstances surrounding their submersion. The operation demonstrates how environmental restoration can intersect with criminal investigations in unexpected ways.
“The Dallas Police Department’s Underwater Recovery Team is dedicated and committed to ensuring that all victims receive justice, and they are dedicated and committed to environmental sustainability within the city of Dallas,” said Catrina Shead, Assistant Chief of Police, per CBS News.
In June of this year, Dallas police divers conducted a similar operation at Lake Cliff Park, recovering a total of nine vehicles over a two-day period.