Footage shows a convertible BMW washed out to sea after parking on the beach with the coastguard joking: “You can’t park there!”

The vehicle believed to be a E93 soft top was filmed off Trevaunance Beach in Cornwall on Sunday.

St Agnes Coastguard search and rescue team said they were called to the beauty spot at around 8.30am, where they first made sure there was no one in the car.

Their teams then remained on scene whilst recovery efforts took place, before the flashy sports car was finally removed by a tow truck off the beach.

Social media users were quick to poke fun at the BMW’s owner’s woes after the footage was shared hundreds of times on Facebook.

One joked: “The lengths some people will go to to avoid the £3 car park fee!”

Another added: “Did someone forget to tell the tide that BMWs can park anywhere they want?”

A third penned: “Honestly, how do you keep a straight face and not point and laugh at them.”

While another said: “Muppets. Never learn. Good entertainment.”

Others on social media were angry that the car had been allowed to float out the sea and blasted the owner for wasting valuable coastguard resources.

One wrote: “I hope St Agnes Coastguard search and rescue team send them a bill to cover all their costs plus a large donation!!

“Waste of their time and resources.”

Another said: “Why? Why? Why??? Such a waste of time and resources, this makes me so cross!”

A spokesperson from St Agnes Coastguard said: “Team tasked to the Trevaunance Beach car wash to make sure all occupants were out of the vehicle and safe. 

"We remained on scene whilst recovery efforts were made and the vehicle was finally removed. Team stood down and returned to station at 10.19hrs."They added: “You can’t park there sir!”