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Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".

Published May 20, 2026, 7:56 PM
Updated May 21, 2026, 8:28 AM353
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Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

A man has been arrested in Texas accused of intentionally driving his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to use the vehicle's "wade mode" feature.

A witness captured the partially-submerged vehicle which was removed from near the shoreline of the south side of the lake, with the Grapevine Fire Department Water Rescue Team assisting police in the operation.

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