A cause to clean up a local Nowata County swimming hole leads to the recovery of stolen vehicles.

 Five vehicles were pulled from the rock quarry known as “The Rock Crusher” Saturday. The Rock Crusher is located near Old Highway 169, north of Lenapah.

 Chance James made the discovery while diving in May of 2021. Patrick Willoughby from OK Dive joined in the dive to help clean up the quarry, known for kids swimming in it during the summer months. All the vehicles pulled from the quarry were thought to have been dumped there in the last three years.

 Three of the five vehicles recovered were stolen, including one from Pennsylvania. Nowata County Undersheriff Doug Sonenberg says charges will be filed if the dumpers can be found.

 The vehicles have been towed away, with more to be raised. The investigations are ongoing.