A white van man had to be rescued after driving into a river.
The vehicle careered down a slipway.
Luckily he managed to get out of the van before it became submerged.
He was then plucked from the water by coastguards.
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It happened near St. Austell, Cornwall, as reported by Need To Know.
The van ended up in the River Fowey near the mouth into the English Channel.
A St Austell Coastguard spokesperson said: “Team tasked to person in water at Bodinnick slip.
“Update en route, vehicle has entered water and is fully submerged.
“Further update, occupant has self rescued and is being transported to the Lifeboat pontoon by Fowey Harbour Patrol.
“The team RV’d at the Lifeboat Station and began casualty care until the arrival of South West Ambulance Service.
“We would like to thank all parties who assisted in this incident and we wish the occupant a full and speedy recovery.”
The van was then pulled from the water.
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