Mission complete. Car finally removed from the sea at Peka Peka Beach. Photo / Underwater Solutions
Mission complete. Car finally removed from the sea at Peka Peka Beach. Photo / Underwater Solutions
A car submerged in the sea at Peka Peka Beach has been recovered.
Someone drove the stolen white 2001 Subaru Legacy into the sea in early July.
Greater Wellington Regional Council tried to recover the car a few times without success before handing the situation to an insurance company.
AState Insurance spokesman said Underwater Solutions and Highway Vehicle Recovery took part in the recovery process on Monday when sea conditions were favourable.
"My understanding is that the tow out of the surf took about five hours.