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If you spotted a large creature making its way through the waves at Havre des Pas last night, you may be disappointed to learn that it’s not a humpback whale, basking shark or even a rogue dolphin.
A car illegally parked on the slipway in the Green Street area was carried away and submerged by the sea.
In apparent disregard for signage stating that parking on the slipway is not permitted “at any time”, it seems the owner had left the vehicle there for the evening.
Shortly after 19:30, however, Police reported on social media that it had “floated off.”
Pictured: Havre des Pas' Green Street slipway, where the vehicle was left. (Google Maps)
They added that it wouldn’t be able to be recovered until low tide “due to the time of evening and tidal state.”
In a subsequent warning, they reminded islanders: “We would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that parking on slipways is not permitted in St Helier and that parking on other slipways is permitted in accordance with the signage displayed.
“We would remind motorists that the tide does rise twice a day and if you are parking on a slipway which is permitted, please check the times of the tide.”
Lead photos: Cheyenne O'Connor.
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