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Cybertruck owner arrested after driving into Texas lake to test wade mode

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A Tesla Cybertruck owner intentionally drove his vehicle into a lake in Grapevine, Texas, to test its "wade mode." The driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, was arrested by police after he and his passengers fled the submerged truck. Despite the vehicle taking on water and experiencing charging issues, McDaniel insisted he could drive it out, though officials eventually used a tow truck and jet skis to retrieve it. The incident is the latest in a series of high-profile mishaps involving the Cybertruck, with Tesla's warranty explicitly stating that water damage is not covered. AI

IMPACT This incident highlights potential product limitations and user misuse of advanced vehicle features, impacting consumer perception of electric vehicle capabilities.

RANK_REASON This is a report about a product malfunction and user error, not a new product release or significant industry event.

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Cybertruck owner arrested after driving into Texas lake to test wade mode

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Gault ·

    Here's the Bodycam Footage of the Cybertruck That Drove Into a Lake

    “Obviously I wasn’t thinking at all,” the driver told police, according to the footage.

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