Unraveling the Mystery of the Submerged Van in Marbella’s Lago de las Tortugas
The enigma surrounding the private hire van discovered underwater in Marbella’s Lago de las Tortugas has finally been solved. The driver confessed to the police that he had parked the vehicle near the lake to enjoy a meal. However, the van was parked too close to the water’s edge and due to the unstable ground conditions after the March rainstorms, it slid into the lake.
Driver Disappears for 24 Hours Fearing Consequences
The driver vanished for a full day, fearing the repercussions of his actions. The Mercedes van, identified by a local resident during his morning walk on Monday, is part of a fleet of approximately 40 luxury vehicles owned by a VTC ride-hailing company.
Van Declared a Total Loss by Company Owner
Stanislav, the proprietor of Balling Transfer and the driver’s employer, declared the van a total loss. He stated that the driver had finished his shift just after midnight, a few hours before the vehicle was discovered. However, the driver was nowhere to be found for the next 24 hours.
Firefighters Dive Twice, Intensifying the Mystery
The mystery deepened when firefighters dived twice to ensure there was no body in the water. Once the driver was located, he claimed that the incident was a mere accident, without clarifying if there was anyone else present with him.
Driver’s Report: A Picnic Gone Wrong
According to the driver’s account, he had completed his shift and decided to have a picnic by the lake. Unfortunately, the lake claimed the van, which was parked too close to the water, and he was unable to rescue it. Overwhelmed by fear, he chose to disappear rather than explain his actions.
