Body found inside submerged vehicle

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A vehicle containing the body of a man has been recovered from the St. Clair River. Customs and Border Protection Officers spotted the submerged vehicle from an aircraft Thursday morning. The vehicle was located just offshore of Military near Connor Street. Port Huron Police and Fire Crews and the St. Clair County Dive Team responded to the area. Divers entered the water and found the vehicle to have one male occupant. The man’s identity is currently being withheld and the cause of death is under investigation. Authorities say his vehicle may have entered the river several days ago. Investigators are asking any residents with outdoor cameras in the area to contact them by calling 984-9711 or the anonymous CAPTURE tip line at 987-6688.