A driver has had a fortunate escape after their automobile obtained caught on a seaside within the Outer Hebrides throughout excessive tide.
A photograph of the stranded automobile, which was shared on social media, reveals a black Audi with its wheels fully sunk into the sand at Port Stoth in Ness.
Shallow water appears to be surrounding the motor, which is dangerously near the shoreline, and has presumably been deserted by its proprietor.
The sand seems to be unable to withhold the load of the automobile, which ran the danger of being flooded.
Fortunately, a neighborhood crofter got here to the rescue and eliminated the automobile with a tractor earlier than the subsequent tide moved in.
No-one was injured within the incident.
Because the horrifying occasion, HM Coastguard - Western Isles, Skye and Lochabers have issued a stern warning to these tempted to take their automobile onto seashores and different unpredictable terrain.
A spokesperson for the company mentioned: "The Outer Hebrides is famend for its stunning sandy seashores and bays.
"Whereas most are protected and agency to stroll on, sand is usually gentle and unable to help the load of automobiles.
"The proprietor of this automobile which was caught at Port Stoth in Ness was fortunate that the tide didn’t flood the automobile and a neighborhood crofter was in a position to take away it with a tractor earlier than the subsequent tide.
"We all know the seashores are gorgeous so please assist us to maintain them that method by being protected and never risking your security driving onto unstable sands."
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