It remained there all weekend.
The Bronco got stuck on Saturday. However, the owner couldn’t recover the vehicle before the high tide returned. This completely submerged the vehicle. It was impossible to get it out of the water during low tides over the weekend. Island Towing’s recovery crew attempted to pull it out yesterday morning but the three-inch strap snapped. Last night, the crew returned with two tow trucks. However, they could only pull it 100 feet before stopping. The Bronco was too heavy and the mud was too wet, and the tires of the SUV were locked. According to the Mount Desert Islander newspaper, a diver placed flotation devices around Bronco to help lift it from the gunky mud that has been hindering recovery efforts. The plan is for the floating vehicle to be guided to land so that a tow truck may rescue it. The SUV was seen completely submerged in photos taken by the newspaper’s Facebook Page.
Although it is not clear how the Ford became stuck, the driver should have known that there were signs warning about the dangers of getting stuck in sand bars. The sign states that cars must cross the sand bar 1.5 hours before and afterwards low tide. High tides last nine hours. It states that it could cost $150 to recover a vehicle.
Broncos are capable of pushing their off-road capabilities, but owners often discover their limits through costly and painful first-hand experiences. The Bronco is capable of traversing open deserts and fording rivers, but it cannot go everywhere. You don’t have to worry if submersibles are your thing, because Jeep may one day offer such a product, thanks to electric cars.