Dorian Jeep update: The viral red vehicle had a tough night in Myrtle Beach
Well, #DorianJeep had a rough night.
The viral, abandoned red Jeep that was discovered Thursday morning was removed by Myrtle Beach police Friday. But before it was removed, it was pounded by waves from Hurricane Dorian, leaving the windshield smashed in and the front bumper gone Friday morning.
The vehicle was no longer surrounded by water Friday morning as the tide had receded. Thursday during the storm, tidewaters came up, almost enough for the Jeep to float near 37th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach.
A tow truck removed the vehicle from the beach Friday morning, and police are investigating with the U.S. Coast Guard.
According to a Myrtle Beach police report, the owner of the Jeep let his cousin borrow it “one to two weeks ago.” Police were unable to get in contact with the person who allegedly drove the vehicle onto the beach, the report states.
This story was originally published September 6, 2019 at 8:22 AM.
