YOU CAN'T PARK THERE

CAR BECOMES STUCK IN SOFT SAND ON BEACH

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE Countryside and Tourism Editor

A VISITING family came to grief when they ignored warning signs and drove onto a Gwynedd beach.

Locals watched on in astonishment as the VW Tiguan was driven through lifeboat gates at Barmouth.

The resort's beach is renowned for its expanse of soft sand that, even in the depth of winter, can snare the unwary. The car - originally registered in London - duly became trapped, leaving its head-scratching owners wondering what to do next.

A photo was shared online with the tongue-in-cheek comment, "(what happens) when you get your satnav from Temu".

It prompted a flurry of head-shaking and "can't park there" responses.

"Can't educate stupid," said one local. Another added: "It's such a shame common sense isn't very common anymore." A third suggested it was the start of "the new season of Squid Games!"