Two vehicles stuck in Florida sand after botched Ford Ranger Raptor rescue attempt and a Toyota saves the day
Published on Jan 09, 2026 at 4:11 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jan 09, 2026 at 9:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
A botched Ford Ranger Raptor rescue left two vehicles stuck on a beach in Florida, until a Toyota came along to save them both.
This series of events took place in Volusia County, where a Ford Explorer had ventured too far into soft sand and gotten itself stuck.
A Ford Ranger Raptor driver tried to intervene and attempted to tow it out.
But this proved futile, leaving both of them stranded – and allowed a Toyota to save the day.
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This Ford Ranger Raptor tried to save another car but it was a Toyota that would prevail
Footage of this bizarre situation was shared online by Sandtow, a local towing company in Volusia County.
The footage showed both of the Fords stuck in the sand, spinning their wheels in a futile effort to free themselves.
But all it accomplished was kicking up a whole lot sand and burying themselves deeper.
On paper, the Ranger Raptor certainly looked like it’d be capable of a rescue operation, with its powerful twin-turbocharged V6 engine and off-roader design.
But alas, sand is a tricky surface upon which to drive – this Tesla Cybertruck found that out the hard way over in Oregon.
Sandtow came to the rescue with a modified Toyota Tacoma on hand and completed the rescue.
Both the Explorer and the Range Raptor were pulled back onto solid ground.
Driving on sand isn’t always a day at the beach
We’ve seen it happen time and time again.
Somebody takes their car out for a drive on the beach, thinking it’ll be hunky-dory, and before they know it, their vehicle is stuck.
We can certainly see the appeal, of course.
After all, most of us like a walk on the beach, so why not replicate that experience in a car?
Down in Australia, one tourist was left red-faced after his Nissan Patrol hire car got stuck on Elwood Beach.
There’s a lesson in all of this – don’t overestimate your car’s capabilities, and don’t underestimate sand’s trickiness.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
