Shattered, Covered and Smashed: A Runaway Boat Sails Through Waffle House Window
On the afternoon of June 30, a peaceful day at a Waffle House in Port Royal took a turn for unexpected. A small boat, unmoored from its trailer, sailed through the window of the restaurant. Shattered glass, twisted metal brackets, and a crushed jukebox remained as evidence of the bizarre accident. However, amidst this chaos, a silver lining prevailed – there were no reported injuries.
The Incident
The incident occurred around 2:22 p.m., when a truck traveling along the Parris Island Gateway seemed to lose control of the trailer with the boat. The trailer, detached from its towing vehicle, swerved right and caused the boat to crash into the restaurant. According to local authorities, no injuries were reported as the customers present were sitting at the opposite end of the waffle house. Miraculous as it sounds, customers had just vacated the area impacted by the crash a few minutes prior to the incident.
The Aftermath
The boat and its trailer smashed two sections of the plate glass window, bent several support brackets, and ruined the jukebox, completely transforming the scene from a casual eatery to a crash site. By the next day, the restaurant had rebounded with temporary plywood replacements for the destroyed windows. The local Port Royal Police Department responded to the scene swiftly. Remarkably, the incident didn’t require a wrecker for removing the bad-tempered boat from the property. It remains unclear if any traffic citations are pending in relation to this incident.
Unusual Yet Unfazed
Although the episode certainly counts as a dramatic break from the everyday happenings at Waffle House, it didn’t shake the resolve of the establishment or its patrons. The restaurant continued its operations, serving the quintessential waffles and more, reflecting the spirit of resilience in the face of adversity. Perhaps, this will add to an unusual chapter in the annals of Waffle House stories that the patrons cherish and share.
Runaway Boat – Not a Regular Customer
To be sure, this occurrence is far from ordinary. However, it serves as a stark reminder that accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. It is a blessing that no one was injured in this incident. The misplaced boat has certainly found its place in the local lore, creating its own wave in the otherwise calm waters of Port Royal. While a boat sailing through a window may not usually be included in the friendly conversations over waffles, it sure will be for some time in this quaint restaurant.
