A group of off-road drivers have been slammed as “morons” by police after their Land Rover became submerged in a muddy field.
The group decided to take advantage of the horrendous series of recent UK storms by taking their Land Rover cars and driving roughshod over agricultural land in Derbyshire.
It took place in the area's Peka District and caused damage to local fields.
However, in a serious case of karma, one car got trapped under a footbridge and is now flooded.
The exact location was in Glutton Bridge, near Buxton, reports the Derby Telegraph.
Derbyshire Rural Crime Team posted about the incident on Facebook and has now called for anyone with information to come forward.
They wrote: “Here’s an appeal to the responsible off-road driving community.
“First of all, though, thank you for your good work over the last few days helping out those in water-related peril.
“Now, unfortunately, the irresponsible off-road driving morons spoil the reputation of the rest as can be seen in these images.
“This was at Glutton Bridge near Buxton where a group of drivers amused themselves by tearing up some agricultural so, if anyone has any other footage of this lot where their registration plates can be read, we’d love to hear from you so we can get on with prosecuting them.
“Make up your own minds about the one who clearly misjudged the conditions, the capabilities of his vehicle, and his own driving skills (or her, of course!). Once the water levels recede it will be interesting to see what sort of recovery operation the owner comes up with.
The post has been shared more than 300 times, with around 270 reactions.
One user wrote: “Total disregard for other people's property (land) … Like little boys playing … Need to grow up, make good the damage, and find something worthwhile to do with their time and vehicles.
“Shameful behaviour.”
And another echoed those sentiments, adding: “Absolute and total disregard for people's property and safety.
“I hope they get all involved and once again a small minority causing the trouble.”
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