Video: Dramatic Moment as Ice Cream Truck Swept Out to Sea at UK Beach

New Delhi, India: An ice cream van was swept out to sea by a powerful incoming tide at Harlyn Bay beach in Cornwall, England. Eyewitnesses, including tourists, attempted to halt the vehicle's drift into the ocean but were unable to intervene successfully. 

Fortunately, the van was unmanned at the time, ensuring no injuries occurred. Videos captured by bystanders and shared widely on social media depicted the vehicle being buffeted by waves, adding to the spectacle.

Watch | Ice Cream Truck Gets Swept Out To Sea 

Padstow Coastguard, responding swiftly to the incident, confirmed that the driver was safe and not inside the van when it was carried away. 

The vehicle remained adrift until approximately 9:45 pm, when it was finally retrieved from the water by a recovery team after the tide had ebbed. 

A spokesperson from Padstow Coastguard described the response efforts, noting, "HM Coastguard and RNLI Lifeguards were deployed to ensure the safety of all involved. The owner arranged for a recovery vehicle, which successfully retrieved the van once conditions allowed." 

Following the safe recovery, coastguard officers concluded their operations, ensuring the van was secured in a stable location.

Witnesses were left stunned by the unusual occurrence, with one describing it as "very strange," akin to a dramatic scene from an "end of the world film."