(Michigan City, IN) - A driver apparently with an early case of Spring fever Sunday went for a drive on the beach in Michigan City and became stuck in the sand.

 

A tow truck was called to Washington Park about 5 p.m.

 

Michigan City resident Bob Johnson said he went to the lakefront to enjoy the 50 degree late February temperatures with his dog when he spotted the car near the water’s edge behind the senior citizens center.

 

Johnson said towing straps from the tow truck in the parking lot were taken to the car and hooked to the frame.  The tow truck drove forward on the black top surface until the car behind it was in the parking lot.

 

“I think people have spring break fever right now,” he said.

 

Johnson continued, saying there were two people in the car who remained inside until the vehicle was pulled out of the sand.

 

He estimated there were 50 vehicles or more in the parking lot closest to the beach and lighthouse pier along with people getting out to enjoy the unseasonable weather.

 

The lake was relatively calm because the somewhat brisk winds were out of the south.

 

“There were some people walking around out there with t-shirts on,” he said.

 

Johnson said he wore a sweatshirt to keep from becoming chilly.

 

“People were acting like it was a spring day,” he said.