Police officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
NewsEmergenciesLocal17 June 2026, 6:12pmPolice officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged carCaption:Police rescue a driver trapped in a car submerged at a…
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NewsEmergenciesLocal17 June 2026, 6:12pmPolice officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged carCaption:Police rescue a driver trapped in a car submerged at a…
RNZ ·
Nah but what moron drives a car into the water? Must've been pissed.
Could've been a medical emergency or something, but yeah most likely dumb.
Honestly the police are heroes. Imagine your husband trapped in a sinking car, terrifying.
Wait, he used an axe? Why didn't he just open the door lol
nah, get stuffed. Go do it yourself if you think it's easy.
cos cars float? Read the article, it was sunk. Door pressure, moron.
Ffs, drivers like this are why insurance premiums go up. Hope they charge him for the damage to the boat ramp.
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but still stressful. Glad they're alive.
I saw this happen, the officer was amazing. No hesitation, just smashed that window. Absolute legend.
You're part of the problem, always blaming the victim. Could happen to anyone.
Does anyone know which boat ramp? I launch at Okahu Bay sometimes, bit worried now.
I knew this would happen one day. The ramp is steep, no barriers, and people drive too fast. Councils asleep at the wheel as usual.
Right? Typical council. Spend millions on cycle lanes but not on basic safety here.
What a load of shit. Driver probably on their phone.
fair enough, but still seems off. Glad they got out.