In an astonishing incident at Venice Beach, a BMW driver, accompanied by her two Boston Terriers, ended up driving into the ocean amidst a police chase. This dramatic scene unfolded without causing serious injuries to anyone involved.
The chase began on a Saturday night when the driver, speeding excessively on the 10 Freeway in downtown L.A., caught the attention of patrol officers. Despite their attempts to stop her, she led them on a high-speed pursuit that ended at Venice Beach.
Eyewitnesses captured videos of the car racing across the beach sand before making a beeline for the Pacific Ocean. The vehicle eventually plunged into the water, coming to rest on its side, submerged.
Rescue efforts were quickly mobilized as the woman managed to swim out of her sinking car, leaving her dogs behind. Police and lifeguards were on the scene in moments.
As the woman attempted to swim further out to sea, a police boat approached her. An officer threw her a life preserver, and she was safely brought aboard the boat before being taken into custody.
Meanwhile, the two dogs trapped inside the car were rescued by the police and handed over to Animal Control, ensuring their safety.
In a turn of events that could easily have ended in tragedy, all parties involved, including the two dogs, emerged unscathed. The driver, however, may face criminal charges for her actions, marking a less fortunate conclusion to her reckless escapade.