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Criminal's Daring River Escape Foiled: Stolen Car Rescued by Excavator in Pueblo, CO, USA

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This footage was filmed and produced 23 December 2023.

In a gripping turn of events during a joint law enforcement operation in Pueblo, a stolen vehicle took a plunge into the Fountain River in an attempt to evade capture. Video footage captured the intense moment as an excavator was deployed to retrieve the submerged car from the river's depths. The operation, involving personnel from Pueblo County SO, Colorado State Patrol, Fremont County SO, Fountain PD, Canon City PD, and local parole, resulted in the successful recovery of six stolen vehicles, a stolen U-Haul truck, and a stolen camping trailer.

The daring suspect behind the river plunge was swiftly apprehended, adding to the total of five arrests. Charges include motor vehicle theft, vehicular assault, eluding, reckless driving, and theft. The video highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement in tackling criminal activities, ensuring the safety of the community in Pueblo.

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