Unoccupied Truck Rolls Into Lake Zoar (Saturday, November 7)

Sandy Hook VFR, Newtown Underwater Search And Rescue and Newtown Police responded to Shady Rest Boulevard at 13:12 Saturday, November 7, for a pickup truck with no occupants that had rolled down a boat launch and approximately 20 feet into Lake Zoar.

SHVFR Chief Anthony Capozziello arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle was in the water, unoccupied. There was no oil sheen, but the water current was a concern.

CT DEEP was also notified of the call.

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps was requested for standby.

Hilario’s Towing sent a heavy duty wrecker to assist with the recovery.

There were no injuries; NVAC cleared at 15:04. Sandy Hook VFR cleared at 15:06. NUSAR cleared at 15:25.