Subaru Collides with Tree in River - Brakes don’t work when you are floating....
First generation Subaru forester off-roading at the Murray River in Western Australia.
This is a designated crossing of the river that was higher than normal after winter rains. All vehicles had deemed the crossing impassable except for this Subaru. Many safety measures were put in place including careful placement of a snatch strap between trees preventing the vehicle from being washed down river into the deeper water. Unfortunately there was not sufficient momentum to cross the river when the vehicle sta