Tesla CEO Elon Musk is constantly in the media these days, and Tesla cars are increasingly being linked to accidents. A few days ago, not far from Santa Barbara beach in the USA, a Tesla Model 3 was found floating in the ocean.

The car was spotted by walkers who called the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department, and it is not yet known how the incident happened. The police contacted the owner of the vehicle, who is facing fines and large repair costs.

According to American journalist John Palminteri, firefighters immediately searched the car along with the surrounding area, but no one was found. The police launched an investigation into what actually happened.

A Tesla was found floating in the ocean off Carpinteria this morning about 8 a.m. Firefighters searched the car along with the surrounding area, but no one was found. The Santa Barbara Co. Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating. (photos: Carpinteria fire, Robin Karlsson, Bill Ehrgott) pic.twitter.com/X1CAmcdL4V

— John Palminteri (@JohnPalminteri) October 31, 2022

“We made sure the car had not been reported stolen and informed the registered owner that it was their responsibility to remove the car. They were driving the car on the beach and then got stuck and left it. Then the tide came in,” a police spokeswoman said. Santa Barbara Raquel Zick.

Recently, a Ford Bronco was found in a similar situation, but luckily, this time nobody was hurt.

Source: John Palminteri via Twitter