While Hayley and Trevor Gilmartin were renovating their Lake Huron home, they stumbled upon a 20-foot-deep bootleggers’ tunnel likely used for smuggling alcohol during Prohibition. The discovery came while removing an old jacuzzi, revealing an eerie, water-filled room connected to Lake Huron by a six-foot pipe.
The couple, undeterred by the “creepy” find, scuba-dived to locate the tunnel’s other end in the river. “It’s impossible to pump out the water,” said Hayley, noting the room’s continuous water influx due to its connection to Lake Huron.
Neighbors also reported similar tunnels, a testament to the area’s historic role in smuggling. The Gilmartins shared their adventure on TikTok, garnering millions of views. They plan to explore further and possibly transform the space into a unique game room or bowling alley if possible.
Source: New York Post
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
