Lawrence County deputies responded to the report of a vehicle off in the Black River on Lawrence Road 348, on Saturday morning. When deputies arrived they found the vehicle partially submerged and unoccupied. Upon further investigation the vehicle was discovered to be stolen out of Sharp county.

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Dive Team was dispatched by Sheriff Yates, a rescue swimmer was deployed to clear the vehicle and assist with hooking up the wrecker cables. Dail’s Wrecker Service of Ravenden was called to remove the vehicle.

The incident is being investigated by both the Lawrence County and Sharp County Sheriff’s Office.