April 21, 2026 08:46

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Truck Recovers After Rolling into Bass Lake from Boat Launch

Bass Lake, Chowchilla, accident, transport, roads

A truck accidentally rolled into Bass Lake in Madera County while its owner was launching watercraft. The incident occurred at a boat launch ramp on Monday, April 20, 2026.

The driver had stepped out after leaving the vehicle in neutral, causing it to roll into the water. No injuries were reported.

The truck was later towed out of the lake. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of securing vehicles and using parking brakes near water.

This story was originally reported by abc30. Read the original article here.

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