A 70-year-old man had a lucky escape after his car plunged into cold waters. The man had been taking an evening drive around the New Forest before attempting to complete a turn in the road, but instead accidentally reversed down a boat launch.
The incident happened on February 2, but luckily residents in the area were nearby to swiftly lift the man from the cold waters. Images reveal that his car was fully submerged, and the man was rushed to hospital for a health check-up, reports Wiltshire Live.
It is understood that the driver was later diagnosed with vascular dementia, which presents as episodes of confusion. The deteriorating condition is said to affect 150,000 people in the UK, according to the NHS.
