Silicon Valley’s favorite electric behemoth just proved that not all terrain is created equal.

A Tesla Cybertruck found itself in a seriously muddy situation at Boca Reservoir in Truckee after its overly adventurous driver decided to test the limits of “wade mode” – spoiler alert: those limits are surprisingly narrow. The California Highway Patrol swooped in to rescue the stranded electric warrior, making it clear that just because a vehicle can do something doesn’t mean it should.

When Tech Meets Nature’s Reality

Tesla’s website warns users that “wade mode” isn’t a magical submarine transformation – it’s more of a careful creek-crossing feature. The driver learned this the hard way when they discovered that mud and high-tech electric trucks don’t exactly mix like avocado toast and Instagram filters.

The Costly Mistake

The rescue operation came with a hefty side of embarrassment. Tesla’s fine print explicitly states that water damage isn’t covered by warranty, which means this mud-wrestling adventure could get expensive real quick. CHP Officer Carlos Perez confirmed the truck was towed due to potential hazardous material concerns – because nothing says “tech fail” quite like an electric truck requiring special extraction.

Lessons Learned

The takeaway? Just because your $80,000 electric truck has a cool “wade mode” doesn’t mean you should treat it like an amphibious vehicle. Sometimes, the great outdoors demands a bit more respect and a lot less bravado.