Mystery car pulled from Smithville pond
SMITHVILLE – The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a 1970s era Mercury Cougar convertible pulled from the depths of Round Pond Saturday.
According to Lt. Richard Cobb, the vehicle was discovered by divers from the Broome County Sheriff’s Office during a training exercise. The Chenango County law enforcement agency was notified of the find at approximately 1:45 p.m. Saturday. The Town of Smithville Highway Department and Roger’s Auto Body assisted in the removal of the car from the 26-acre pond located roughly one mile west of Smithville Flats.
Based on statements from area residents, Cobb said the car is believed to have been submerged for more than two decades in the body of water.
“We haven’t been able to confirm any of that,” he reported.
According to Cobb, there’s no evidence anyone was in the vehicle when it went in.
“Basically, we removed it because it was leaking fluids,” he explained.
But the Sheriff’s Office is curious about the car and how it came to rest at the bottom of Round Pond.
Despite its time at the murky depths of the pond – which measures 15 feet at its deepest point according to the DEC – the Mercury Cougar’s dark green paint and tan interior are still recognizable.
Anyone with information about the vehicle should contact Lt. Cobb at 337-1924.
According to Lt. Richard Cobb, the vehicle was discovered by divers from the Broome County Sheriff’s Office during a training exercise. The Chenango County law enforcement agency was notified of the find at approximately 1:45 p.m. Saturday. The Town of Smithville Highway Department and Roger’s Auto Body assisted in the removal of the car from the 26-acre pond located roughly one mile west of Smithville Flats.
Based on statements from area residents, Cobb said the car is believed to have been submerged for more than two decades in the body of water.
“We haven’t been able to confirm any of that,” he reported.
According to Cobb, there’s no evidence anyone was in the vehicle when it went in.
“Basically, we removed it because it was leaking fluids,” he explained.
But the Sheriff’s Office is curious about the car and how it came to rest at the bottom of Round Pond.
Despite its time at the murky depths of the pond – which measures 15 feet at its deepest point according to the DEC – the Mercury Cougar’s dark green paint and tan interior are still recognizable.
Anyone with information about the vehicle should contact Lt. Cobb at 337-1924.
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