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Sunken car discovered in Saanich Inlet after five days of being submerged

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A sunken car was discovered in the Saanich Inlet after an estimated five days underwater, according to Central Saanich Police.

Officials were notified about the submerged vehicle on November 20 at about 4:20 p.m. by a passerby who happened to glimpse it through the crystal-clear water.

Police say it entered the Inlet at Henderson Point, near the end of Senanus Drive, which merges from Mount Newton Cross Road. The area is currently being redeveloped with new pathway features.

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue – Station 31 Brentwood Bay (RCMSAR 31) assisted Central Saanich Police in locating and marking the vehicle. Divers confirmed that no one was inside.

“The owner of the car has been located and is well and likely drove it into the water,” said Sgt. Paul Brailey, Central Saanich Police, in an interview with Victoria Buzz.

Based on our investigation it was probably put there on the 15th, and it was discovered on the 20th.”

Brailey says the vehicle, a Chevy Blazer, is still currently underwater as crews work to retrieve it.

He added that due to the difficult location, which is not easily accessed by road vehicles, a barge may be needed to help with the recovery.

It’s a rarely used area, it’s quite isolated,” said Brailey.

“It’s still under construction. Obviously, for the future, there will be barriers erected to prevent this from happening again.”

The vehicle will be returned to the owner once it is recovered.

If you or someone you know needs help, call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433. You can also visit them online.

Tim Ford
Tim Ford
Digital staff writer with Victoria Buzz

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