Here Is How This 2001 Volvo S80 Got Stuck On A Tiny Lake Called “Volvo Island” Since 2012

Here is how this 2001 Volvo S80 got stuck on a tiny lake now called the “Volvo Island”, in Ottawa, United States.

S80 was placed there by Scott Mann, the proprietor of two local car repair shops, who also created the man-made lake.

He used a tow truck to position it at the end of the landmass and an excavator to remove the connecting land.

The 2001 Volvo S80 still appears relatively intact despite its exposure to the elements over more than a decade.

A small man-made island located in a flooded strip mine near Ottawa, Illinois, United States continues has remained a tourist attraction since its creation more than a decade due to its sole occupant : a 2001 silver Volvo S80 sedan.

While it may look like this Volvo got stranded in the middle of the lake, the Swedish-made sedan was placed there in 2012 by Scott Mann, a resident of Ottawa and proprietor of two local car repair shops, who also created the man-made lake.

Mann utilized a tow truck to position the Volvo at the end of the landmass, after which an excavator was used to remove the connecting land – effectively isolating the S80 on its own small island.

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“The car was towed out to that little island. Then we used a big excavator to dig the dirt away from the car to make it look more like an island,” according to Mann’s office manager, Tiffany Warren.

Now referred to as “Volvo Island”, the site is now visible on Google Maps and Street View since 2015, leading to increased interest and visits due to its unique appearance.

At the moment, the location has over 250 reviews on Google and a rating of 4.9 out of 5, which signifies an overwhelmingly positive result, with visitors often describing it as “majestic” and a “premier tourist attraction”.

The 2001 Volvo S80 still appears relatively intact despite its exposure to the elements over more than a decade. According to reports, there are no current plans to remove the vehicle or alter the island.

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