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Backhoe Swept Away by Tide at Revere Beach
8 Oct
Summary
- Backhoe got stuck in sand at Short Beach, Revere
- Vehicle swept away by high tide, no injuries reported
- Officials plan to retrieve the equipment once tide settles
Last month, on September 9th, 2025, a backhoe, a piece of construction equipment, found itself in an unexpected predicament at Short Beach in Revere. According to a spokesperson from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), staff members were performing work on the beach when the vehicle became stuck in the sand. Tragically, the backhoe was then swept away by the high tide.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. DCR officials have stated that they plan to retrieve the submerged equipment once the tide settles. The spokesperson emphasized that the safety of their staff and the public is their top priority, and they are working diligently to resolve the situation.
This unexpected turn of events has certainly caused a stir in the local community. Residents of Revere will be closely monitoring the progress as the DCR works to recover the lost backhoe from the waters of Short Beach.
