"You can't park your car there!": Car caught parked on Umhlanga beach
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
An interesting sight on the East Coast...
![Car on Umhlanga beach](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/car_umhlanga_beach.width-800.png)
It was a lovely Saturday morning on the East Coast. The sun was out, birds were chirping, but there was a motor vehicle on the actual beach.
It was quite the sight on the golden Umhlanga beachfront.
Onlookers and social media users were perplexed by the scene.
"Clearly someone had a little too much fun the night before and took a drive that was a little too scenic," remarks Stacey and J Sbu.
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While East Coast Radio awaits an update on this unique incident, take a look at the scene that many early risers caught:
![Car caught on Umhlanga beach](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/car_umhlanga_beach_2.original.png)
@dutchess_sharlz_ You can’t park there 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #fypシ #butwhy #youcantparkthere #sillyness #bmw #richkids #towtruck #umhlanga #morning #vitaminsea #dutchess_sharlz ♬ original sound - Mfanakalova
Theories have been circulating community WhatsApp groups. While some believe that the driver may have been intoxicated, others reckon it may have been a tourist that got lost.
Read More: Thanks, Carmen, now we know how to free our car from the sand
This isn't a first for us. ECR is very well versed in cars being parked on the beach accidentally. Not too long ago, Carmen Reddy from East Coast Breakfast did exactly the same thing!
Luckily for her, there were people who helped get her car out of the sand. It's always great to know that there are helpful people who will always help someone in need.
Take a listen to the incident we now look back on and laugh at:
![Carmen has had quite the eventful first full week of KZN with her car stuck in a sand pit.](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/Carmen_stuck_in_a_sand_pit.original.jpg)
So, here's what needs to happen if your car is stuck in the sand and you need to free it safely:
- Stay Calm and Assess the Situation
- Check Tire Traction
- Clear Sand Buildup
- Use Traction Aids
- Rocking Technique
- Enlist Help
- Deflate Your Tires
- Tow Strap and Recovery Points
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