A 1977 Datsun 200SX was discovered submerged in a sinkhole in Wakulla County, Florida. The cars removal was driven by both curiosity and environmental protection efforts. Watch the video to learn more about the car and efforts to protect the environment
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Back in November, we first told you about an old car mysteriously sitting at the bottom of a sinkhole in Wakulla County. Now were learning more about the strange story behind it.
Its been in there all these years, and its always been in the back of my mind.
This 1977 Datsun 200SX had been submerged in the sinkhole for whats believed to be decadesits origin still a mystery.
It took a coordinated effort of divers, experts, and local community members to finally pull it from the water.
One of those pushing to make it happen was Cal Jamison, who spent years working with different groups and landowners.
It is so much better for the aquifer.
For Jamison, it wasnt just about solving a mysteryit was about protecting the environment.
All of the things that make up that car and all of that oil will eventually leak out into the aquifer.
I spoke with expert Sean McGlynn, who holds a Ph.D. in Aquatic Biology. He says the removal was a smart environmental move.
The longer its in, the worse it gets. The older cars have bigger batteries and engines with more oil, weve skimmed down, so our new cars arent as bad. The old ones are bad, and its wonderful they got this thing out.
After all these years, Jamison is relieved to see it gone.
I didnt know if the car would ever get out of there, so to have this opportunity to get the car outits always been in the back of my mind.
As for the cars owner? That part of the mystery still hasnt been solved.
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