Multiple submerged vehicles found in Dallas park pond

DALLAS - Law enforcement officials are investigating after reportedly pulling several cars out of the water at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas.

Late Friday afternoon, police said they had recovered nine cars from the water.

What we know:

There was a large police and crime scene presence at the park near Baylock Drive and Sabine Street on Thursday afternoon.

Images from SKY 4 showed divers searching the park pond. 

An older, blackened car that appeared as though it had been submerged was sitting near a wrecker near the water.

The area was roped off by crime scene tape, and a mobile crime scene unit was parked nearby.   

"The Dallas Police Department’s Underwater Recovery Team is in the process of recovering several vehicles submerged in Lake Cliff. Currently, divers have identified multiple vehicles and recovered 2 as of 3 p.m. on June 5, 2025. This is expected to be a multi-day operation. These vehicles are believed to be connected to ongoing investigations," said Officer Luis Mata, a public information officer for the Dallas Police Department.

A later release from the department said four cars had been recovered as of 5 p.m. 

SKY 4 captured video of at least one more being pulled from the lake on Friday morning. 

An update from police on Friday afternoon said five additional cars, bringing the total number to nine.

Police said they were finished with the recovery efforts.

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