Two camper vans and a VW Beetle are submerged by the sea after owners 'ignored warnings of fast tide'

Daily Mail​

17-06-2025

Two camper vans and a VW Beetle were sumberged by vicious waves on a Welsh beach after their owners 'ignored warnings of a fast tide'.
The vehicles suffered the same fate within days of each other at scenic Black Rock Sands near Porthmadog.
A VW camper van was swamped on June 8 after being parked on the sand, while another campervan also succumbed to the water on Friday 13.
One day later, a white convertible beetle was also soaked - though it reappeared the next morning.
Black Rock Sands is one of the few beaches in north Wales where cars are allowed to drive, but its gentle shelf means the tide comes in fast.
Waterlogged sand quickly traps vehicles leaving little chance of escape, without help.
Local Kevin Gibson said he had seen many drivers often get caught out: 'It's one of the very few beaches which you can drive on. It's very popular. People don't take notice.'
'When they drive on the beach they are warned not to drive past warning signs of soft sand and fast tide.
'Unfortunately we are seeing cars get caught out all too often as the warnings are ignored. I do feel sorry for the people, it is shame for them.'
Kevin Wardlaw, who spotted the campervan, said: 'I can see how easy it could be for people to get caught out, but there are signs there.'