by Unexpected Submersion of Subaru Forester into Water Body
A Subaru Forester found itself in an unusual situation when it rolled into a lake in Massachusetts during an operation to detain individuals by immigration agents. According to reports, the driver simply forgot to put the car in park, which led to uncontrolled movement.
Circumstances of the Incident
Witnesses report that an unidentified woman behind the wheel of the Subaru got distracted when immigration service agents were conducting a detention nearby. In the commotion of events, the car was left without proper securing and began moving towards the water body.
From Excitement to Submersion
According to media information, the woman “was yelling at the agents” in the town of Upton, Massachusetts, and at that moment forgot to put the car in park or apply the parking brake. Photos published by a Fox News reporter captured the Forester partially submerged in the lake, while the woman stood on the shore helplessly.
In a video recorded by witnesses, a comment is heard: “Well, that’s unfortunate. Look at that, Lucy. Her car is lost.”
NEWS: An ICE protester in Massachusetts forgot to put her car in park while yelling at agents who were detaining an illegal immigrant in Upton, Massachusetts, and her vehicle ended up in the lake and sank, reports a source from ICE.
Possible Consequences for the Vehicle
Sources claim that the Forester “sank,” although no images were found showing the car completely underwater. If this is true, there is almost no chance of recovery. However, if the Forester had remained in the position it was initially photographed in, pulling it out of the water would not have been very difficult.
If the engine was off when the car entered the water, serious mechanical damage could have been avoided. Modern vehicles can sometimes be restored after partial submersion, provided the electronics and lubrication systems were not contaminated. There is currently no updated information on the condition of the Subaru.
Administrative Consequences
Upton police issued the woman a citation for operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner. There is currently no information to suggest that the woman attempted to interfere with the detention of the reported illegal immigrant, nor has it been clarified what exactly she said to the ICE agents.
NEWS: An ICE protester in Massachusetts forgot to put her car in park while yelling at agents who were detaining an illegal immigrant in Upton, Massachusetts, and her vehicle ended up in the lake and sank, reports a source from ICE.
This incident demonstrates how fleeting situations can lead to unforeseen consequences, especially when participants are distracted by external circumstances. Similar cases remind us of the importance of adhering to basic safety rules when operating a vehicle, even in stressful situations. The technical condition of the vehicle after such an incident remains questionable, as even partial submersion can have serious consequences for the electronic systems of modern vehicles.
