Truck Sinks @ Varney Point

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Originally Posted by camp guy

I guess there is something I am missing, but this vehicle has been underwater for almost a month, why doesn't the State "pull the trigger" and tell the owner they have 72 hours to get it out, PERIOD, after which the State will take charge and the owner will be responsible for ALL costs. To me, this is a no-brainer.

I don't know how far from shore this is, but I don't think immediately of a barge company that has an ice breaker. DES does not have equipment of its own. Sending divers out with a cable and just pulling could cause more damage and contamination to the shoreline/beach.