Whoops! Imagine returning to your parked car only to find it’s taken an unexpected swim. That’s exactly what happened on the Welsh coast when a Volkswagen Tiguan was swallowed by the rising tide on the Porth y Wrach slipway in Menai Bridge, Anglesey!
Despite numerous warning signs, the driver left their car in this ill-fated spot, only to come back and find it partially submerged. Concerned locals took to social media, poking fun at the scenario with comments like “you can’t park there” and questioning how someone could overlook the area’s infamous tide. It’s a known fact for residents that the Menai Strait’s fast-moving waters can catch the unprepared off guard.
While some might find humour in the situation, there are those asking for a bit of compassion. Anglesey is home to some of the highest and fastest tides globally, which can be a tricky concept for visitors to grasp—even if parking on a slipway was a bit of a slip-up (pun intended).
Rumours are swirling that a mechanical issue might have played a part, but others aren’t buying it. With so many signs warning of the danger, it’s hard to ignore the obvious.
This spot, cherished by locals for its natural beauty and recreational importance, has seen incidents like this before. During the spring tides, the slipway and nearby areas can become completely submerged. Onlookers recently snapped images of the nearly-flooded Tiguan being pulled from the water. The extent of its damage? Still up in the air.
So, next time you’re around the Menai Bridge, maybe think twice before trying to avoid those car park fees!