A truck was submerged in water following an unexpected shoreline collapse at a fish habitat restoration project in British Columbia. The incident occurred on August 26, 2025, while heavy equipment was operating near the shoreline, according to Roc-Star Enterprises.

In a Facebook post, the company detailed the event and shared a video of the incident. Fortunately, the equipment operator, who is also an experienced swimmer, managed to exit the vehicle and swim to safety without sustaining any injuries. Roc-Star credited the operator's training and composure for preventing a more serious outcome.

“This event underscores the critical importance of continuous risk assessment in dynamic environments, particularly when working in or near water,” the company stated. Roc-Star is collaborating with relevant agencies and has launched a full investigation to identify the factors that contributed to the incident and to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The company emphasized the need for ongoing vigilance, planning, and safety training in heavy industry. “We believe this incident serves as a powerful reminder of the unpredictable nature of shoreline work and the need for ongoing vigilance, planning, and safety training across all levels of heavy industry,” Roc-Star said.

Enda Murphy, an assistant professor in coastal engineering at the University of British Columbia, commented on the challenges of working in coastal environments. He explained that sediments recently moved by waves and currents are often unstable. “Heavily loading them like we saw in that video can lead to instability, and in that case, I guess, complete slope failure,” he noted.

The incident highlights the risks associated with construction and restoration projects near water and the importance of safety measures in such environments.