Published 23 days ago • Ventura, United States • Updated 20 days ago

‘Waterproof’ Tesla Cybertruck sinks in harbor after botched Jet Ski launch

A Tesla Cybertruck sank in Ventura Harbor while launching a Jet Ski, prompting a multi-agency rescue response.
Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and Ventura Fire Department, coordinated the retrieval to prevent battery fire risks during the operation.
Carson Shevitz, captain of TowBoatUS Ventura, confirmed the truck's accidental movement into the water as the driver reversed instead of going forward.
The recovery took about 30 minutes, and the driver safely exited before full submersion.

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The Oregonian

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‘Waterproof’ Tesla Cybertruck sinks in harbor after botched Jet Ski launch

The driver said he meant to put the vehicle in drive after launching a Jet Ski but accidentally threw it in reverse, causing it to slide down the ramp and into the water.

20 days ago·Portland, United States

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USA Today

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Cybertruck pulled from California harbor after failed jet ski attempt

A Tesla Cybertruck was pulled from the Ventura Harbor after driver attempted to use the vehicle to launch a jet ski.

22 days ago·United States

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Fox 11 LA

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California man sinks Tesla Cybertruck in harbor while launching jet ski

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Los Angeles Times

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'Oh great': Tesla Cybertruck sinks in Ventura Harbor after botched Jet Ski launch

Elon Musk tweeted in 2022 that the Cybertruck "will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat." But a Cybertruck did not float in Ventura Harbor.

22 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Ventura County Star

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