Deputies: SUV found 30 feet underwater near boat access in Alexander County

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies were searching near a boat access in Alexander County when they discovered an SUV in about 30 feet of water Wednesday morning.

Authorities said they were initially at the Dusty Ridge Boat Access on Lake Hickory for another investigation. They asked for help searching the water from Sherrills Ford - Terrell Fire and Rescue. Deputies said the fire department has drone equipment that allows them to search areas more easily.

During the search, officials found the vehicle that deputies believe may have been stolen out of the Hickory area.

Deputies said a tow truck was brought in to help pull the SUV out of the water. The water was so deep that they initially couldn’t tell if anyone was inside the SUV, but once the vehicle was out, deputies confirmed that no one was inside.

Authorities said they are also going to look up the VIN number to see who the vehicle belongs to.

This is an ongoing investigation. No other details have been released.

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