CHICAGO, IL – A dive team searching the Chicago River for a single vehicle made a startling discovery: nearly 100 submerged cars. The team, known as Chaos Divers, is now meticulously examining license plates and vehicle identification numbers, hoping to uncover any leads that might solve lingering mysteries.
While it’s not uncommon for the team to find vehicles in waterways, the sheer number of cars found during their recent exploration near the Richard J. Daley Boat Launch was unexpected. Using advanced sonar technology, they identified several clusters of vehicles, with some piles containing up to 19 cars.
Chaos Divers, specializing in solving missing persons and cold cases, aim to provide closure for families. They are particularly interested in solitary cars, as these might be linked to accidents, self-harm, or foul play.
The search has rekindled interest in the mysterious disappearance of Stefania and Edward Andrews, who vanished on May 15, 1970. After attending a cocktail party at the Sheridan Hotel on Michigan Avenue, the couple reportedly left in their yellow 1969 Oldsmobile, which has never been found.
Reports from the night suggest Edward Andrews, who had been drinking, drove southbound in the northbound lanes, possibly ending up in the river. The dive team hopes to uncover the vehicle and solve this decades-old mystery.
So far, 75 of the discovered cars have been cleared by the police, having no connection to the Andrews case. Additionally, no human remains have been found in any of the vehicles examined.
The removal of one car from the river, which was obstructing boat traffic, was conducted by the Chicago Police Department. The dive team continues its work, determined to investigate the remaining vehicles.
The search efforts are expected to continue for some time, as the team collaborates with local authorities to clear the river of the remaining submerged cars.