July 8th 2024.
Yesterday, a dramatic scene unfolded at a beach in Cornwall as an ice-cream van was swept out to sea by rising tides. It was a busy day at Harlyn Bay, near Padstow, and the van had driven down to the lowest point of low tide to attract customers. However, as the tide began to turn, the van quickly became submerged in the rough waves and was pulled into the sea at around 5pm on Sunday afternoon. Luckily, the driver was not inside the vehicle at the time.
As word of the incident spread, crowds of people rushed into the sea in a valiant attempt to stop the van from being washed away. Despite their efforts, the van was no match for the powerful waves and was eventually claimed by the sea and dashed against some nearby rocks. The scene was chaotic and intense, with onlookers shocked and amazed by the unfolding events.
In an effort to rescue the van, a tow-truck was called to the scene and photos show it being towed to safety once the tide had gone out. One witness, Abi Fisk, described the whole ordeal as "very strange" and like something out of an "end of the world film". She recounted how the driver had initially driven down to the beach to take advantage of the busy day, but as the tide came in, he found himself unable to drive off.
Despite the efforts of some beachgoers to help free the van, it quickly became clear that the situation was too dire. The front tire had sunk into the sand, and even a 4x4 vehicle with a winch was unable to pull the van out. As the tide continued to rise, the van became completely wedged in some rocks, causing even the 4x4 to nearly be lost. At this point, the lifeguards stepped in and advised the driver to leave the van and let them handle the situation.
The van remained stranded in the sea as the coast guard kept watch and ensured that no one attempted to swim out to it. The beach was abuzz with excitement and amazement as the van became the center of attention for everyone there. It even became a surreal sight as surfers glided past the van, reminiscent of a scene from an apocalyptic film.
Finally, late in the evening, a local tractor driver was able to rescue the van and bring it to dry land. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard confirmed that the owner had arranged for a recovery vehicle to retrieve the van once the tide had receded enough to do so safely. They also assured that no one was injured during the incident.
It was a wild and unexpected turn of events at Harlyn Bay, and many holidaymakers were left in awe of the whole ordeal. A police officer and firefighter were even spotted at the scene, ensuring the safety of those involved. The van may have had a rough ride, but thankfully, it was eventually able to be towed to safety.
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