Southwest Florida's latest viral sensation is a car making a surprise splash into a Cape Coral canal! Look out because we've got a real-life version of "Carpool" gone terribly wrong!
According to NBC2, a home security camera became an unwitting paparazzo as it captured the moment a car decided to take a little detour from the road and dive headfirst into a canal. Now that's a really bad GPS malfunction!
The car, cruising along NW 21st Place, apparently got a little tired of the asphalt scenery. I mean, why not add a touch of aquatic adventure to the morning commute? So, it swerved into a yard, hit a bump and landed with a big, dramatic splash, right into the canal!
So, the best part is that this car's amphibious escapade had it come this close to turning into a "Car vs. Kid" stunt show. Neighbors gasped as the car missed slamming into a child by mere feet. Lorraine Holder, one of the canal-side spectators, couldn't believe her eyes. She said, "He was standing right on the edge of the canal, and I can only imagine how he's feeling." Well, Lorraine, I think we can all agree that "shocked" is an understatement.
Cape Coral Canal Crash:
Holder quickly turned into an amateur detective and checked her own security cameras. Lo and behold, she had a front-row seat to the world's first carpool canal. I mean, can you imagine scrolling through your home security footage and seeing that?!
The carpool lanes just got a whole lot wetter in Cape Coral. Next time you're stuck in traffic, just remember, at least you're not stuck in a canal. Stay dry, stay safe, and let's hope this car's newfound passion for diving doesn't inspire a whole new generation of underwater commuters!
Florida Man Wearing Only A Loincloth And Socks Smashed Into Several Vehicles And Tried To Outrun A Helicopter Before Crashing Into The Flagler County Landfill
I understand the headline is quite lengthy, but it was needed to really tell the story. 22-year-old Stephen Peterson of Port Orange and 20-year-old Victoria Averill had quite an adventure before it all ended at the Flagler County Landfill.
It all started on June 21st in Flagler Beach, Florida when our Florida Man and his accomplice drove through the intersection of State Road 100 East and Old Kings Road South and strike multiple vehicles. That's just off I95 near the Popeye's. The SUV then continued south on Old Kings Road at a high rate of speed. The incident was spotted by a MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife officer who then attempted to stop the vehicle. The FWC officer activated his emergency lights and siren but the vehicle did not stop. Does the FWC even have authority to pull over vehicles? I'm not sure. Anyway...
Then, according to Flagler County Sheriff "The vehicle entered the property of Old Kings Elementary School and drove around the running track before exiting the school and continuing to flee down Old Kings Road. The vehicle then entered the Flagler County Landfill and into the wooded area between the landfill and I-95." And that's where things went wrong.
Flagler County Fire Rescue Fireflight, which is the fire department's helicopter, monitored the vehicle's location and directed deputies to the vehicles location. The vehicle had run into and become stuck on a concrete barrier. This next line, sums it up nicely. "The male was naked except for a small covering wrapped around his waist and socks. It is unknown why the male was not wearing more clothing."
Sounds insane? Here's the video.
So, what's the charges?
From the FCSO "Peterson was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding, Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Damage to Vehicle or Property, Resisting an Officer without Violence, Trespassing on School Grounds, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Equipment. Averill was arrested for Trespassing on School Grounds, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Equipment. Peterson is being held on $19,500 bond and Averill is being held on $3,000 bond at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility."
