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Tourist’s hire car gets stuck on Tenerife beach

Tourist drives rental car onto busy Tenerife beach

A scene as unexpected as it is striking has gone viral on social media after a tourist ended up trapped with a hire car on Playa de Troya, in the Tenerife municipality of Adeje. The driver, apparently having mistaken the access point, ended up driving directly onto the sand until he became completely stuck. The incident took place in one of the busiest tourist areas in the south of Tenerife and was filmed by several onlookers. The footage quickly began circulating on social media.

Rescue mission turns into a beachside spectacle

In the video, the vehicle can be seen immobilised on the sand, unable to move forwards or backwards under its own power. The situation piqued the curiosity of those on the beach, many of whom gathered to see what had happened. The scene soon turned into an improvised rescue operation. Several bathers and people in the area decided to lend a hand to help the driver free the stranded car. As the tourist attempted to manoeuvre, a number of people pushed the vehicle from different angles in an effort to get it back onto firmer ground.

Team effort and viral reactions

After several attempts and some coordination, they finally managed to get the car out of the sand. The moment sparked all kinds of comments on social media, where many users reacted with humour and surprise at the unusual sight of a car driving on one of the best-known beaches in the south of the island. The images quickly spread across various platforms, racking up views and comments. Some users joked about the driver’s confusion, while others highlighted how quickly several people stepped in to help.

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