Warning message as car floods with water on Polzeath beach

A video shared online by Polzeath Beach Ranger Service shows the vehicle falling victim to the rising tide

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 30th May 2025

People in Cornwall are being urged to be aware of their surroundings after a car got surrounded by water at a beach car park.

A video shared online by Polzeath Beach Ranger Service shows the vehicle falling victim to the rising tide.

The message from the Polzeath Beach Ranger Service is simple.

On Facebook, they said: "If you drive over seaweed to get to your parking space, consider how the seaweed might have been delivered."

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