Decades old vehicle discovered underwater in South Jersey

Decades old car pulled from murky waters near South Jersey boat ramp

Absecon, NJ — A long-submerged vehicle hidden beneath dark waters for years was finally pulled to the surface Sunday, revealing a decades-old mystery just yards from a local boat ramp.

The recovery took place at Faunce Landing boat ramp after police received information about a possible vehicle resting underwater. Officers partnered with Northeast Public Safety Divers, a specialized dive team, to locate and retrieve the vehicle.

Divers operating in zero visibility conditions located the vehicle approximately 200 feet from the ramp within a short time of entering the water.

Parts of the vehicle were brou...