On June 13th around 10 p.m., deputies responded to a report of what sounded like a vehicle crashing into Cottage Grove Lake along London Road, south of Cottage Grove. Deputies were unable to find a vehicle, but found signs of a crash. Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Dive Team responded and began searching the murky water in the dark. After an hour of methodical searching, they located the vehicle fully submerged but unoccupied. They continued their search, and thankfully located the driver on shore, unconscious but otherwise unscathed. Deputies determined the driver had fallen asleep, resulting in the crash. The driver was returned home, and the Dive Team assisted with the removal of the vehicle from the water by a tow company. Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at:www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue