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Car Found Washed Away, Mostly Submerged In Big Escambia Creek (With Photo Gallery)
January 4, 2021
A car was found washed away and mostly submerged in Big Escambia Creek near Century Sunday. There was no one inside.
The car apparently entered the water from the creek bank directly adjacent to the Fannie Road bridge before it was moved by the current nearly two-tenths of a mile downstream from the bridge.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue reached the vehicle using a boat and searched for occupants with a negative result.
A man stating he was the owner of the vehicle later arrived on scene and told NorthEscambia.com and law enforcement that the car had been stolen from his yard overnight.
For a photo gallery, click to enlarge.
A front end loader was used to expand an existing dirt path to allow a wrecker to reach a sandbar near the vehicle.
In addition to Century firefighters, Flomaton MedStar EMS, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Flomaton Police Department and Flomaton Fire Department responded. The Fannie Road bridge over Big Escambia Creek is located just outside Century, about a mile south of the Alabama state line.
Pictured top: A car was found mostly submerged in Big Escambia Creek near Century Sunday. Pictured in order below: Firefighters in a boat use an axe to make access into the vehicle to check for a possible victim. The vehicle submerged in Big Escambia Creek. The spot next to the bridge were officials believe the vehicle entered the water. A view from the Fannie Road bridge looking toward the car in far distance. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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10 Responses to “Car Found Washed Away, Mostly Submerged In Big Escambia Creek (With Photo Gallery)”
@mnon Tks for the laugh, I needed it!!! Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? I know many people that leave their keys in their vehicle, it doesn’t mean jack squat. Those of you making accusations are most likely projecting your own disgusting thoughts and actions.
Before you judge know ll the facts, just because keys were in it and it was locked doesn’t mean it wasnt stolen. I love how all the keyboard judges and bullies have so much to say. You would think after the year 2020 people would show some compassion and kindness.
I know the owner it was stolen and the car was also paid for . Know the truth because ignorance will let who wronged get away with such childish behavior and continue this pattern because theyre obviously not looking for anyone
Probably got tired of making a monthly car payment. Let the insurance pay it off.
Ins I know better ..stolen not likely keys were still in ignition along with doors locked ! If payments still owed shame on lot for selling it.
I am sure that it as been reported stolen. You should always report them stolen before driving them off in a creek.
Good action photos.
When the car payment comes due
Oh dear! Check the trunk!
Just put it in a bag of rice, it’ll be fine.