Mechanical Issue Sent Car into Branford Waters
A vehicle that was partially submerged after it went over a seawall and into Little Bay in Short Beach on Dec. 9 got there due to a mechanical issue, according to information the operater shared with a fire official responding to the scene.
Speaking to The Sound on Dec. 10, Branford Fire Chief Tom Mahoney said that his chief on the scene was told by the individual belonging to the vehciel that some type of mechanical issue caused it to head off, in reverse, and enter the water.
No injuries were reported at the scene, which was contained as the fire department worked to protect the environment in the area off Shore Drive. The department notified CTDEEP and Coast Guard of the incident.
The vehicle was later hauled out of the water by wrecker truck.