Tesla Cybertruck owner believed Elon Musk when he said it could cross a lake — now he’s in jail

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By Fred LambertMay 19, 2026, 2:50 pm127 ptsTrending
A Tesla Cybertruck owner drove his electric pickup truck into Grapevine Lake in Texas to test the vehicle’s “Wade Mode” feature. The Cybertruck became disabled in the water and the driver was arrested. The incident is the latest in a growing list of Cybertruck owners taking Elon Musk’s claims about the…

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