A blundering driver has been slammed after getting their 4×4 marooned in the sea.
The black motor got stuck in the sand on a protected beach before being engulfed by the incoming tide.
The occupants were seen standing by the car and being questioned by police at the beauty spot.
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But the car was then partially submerged with waves breaking over its bonnet.
It happened on Lunan Bay beach near Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, on Wednesday (5 Mar).
The car was still there yesterday (6 Mar)
Lunan Bay beach on the North Sea was voted the best beach in Scotland in a survey in 2000.
Members of Lunan Bay Communities Partnership set up in 2020 to take care of the beach issued a warning after the incident.
A spokesperson said: “Vehicle stuck on Lunan Bay beach, police attended.
A vehicle illegally drove onto Lunan Bay beach and became stranded at the estuary.
“With the incoming tide the car has been claimed by the sea.
“Driving on the beach is illegal under the Road Traffic Act 1988.
This reckless action not only damages our beautiful beach and disturbs wildlife but also risks serious environmental harm and costly emergency interventions.
“Lunan Bay is a protected conservation site, not an off-road track.
“Please respect the law, our environment and the safety of others by keeping vehicles off the beach.
“Spread the word, let’s work together to protect Lunan Bay for everyone.
“Lunan Bay recently became a conservation site as it has a fragile ecosystem.
“Having any sort of vehicle on the site can damage that fragile ecosystem.”
Locals were fuming, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Mel Sayer said: “I hope their insurance refuses to pay.
“Darwinism, did the captain go down with his ship?”
Abigail Watt added: “How did they even manage that?
“It’s difficult enough to get to the beach by foot.
“Absolute idiot, deserve everything they get.”
And Kelly Bennett said: “The environmental impact of the car on the beach alone, never mind the sea.”
Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
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