“Driver Is the Problem”: Bakkie Gets Stuck in Muddy Pond and Toyota Fortuner Tries To Tow It Out

• A dark pickup truck went nose-down into a muddy pond during what appeared to be an off-road outing in South Africa
• A white Toyota Fortuner attempted to tow the stuck vehicle out, but the rescue plan did not go as planned in a viral video
• South Africans online had a field day mocking the driver's choice of tow vehicle and towing technique as they shared their honest thoughts

A South African off-road outing turned into a public spectacle on 30 August 2026, when a dark pickup truck ended up nose-deep in a muddy pond. TikTok account @raptor_cultureza posted the clip, and it quickly made the rounds for all the wrong reasons.

The footage, shot in what looks like a rural or off-road area, shows the truck tilted forward into the water with a crowd of onlookers gathered nearby. A white Toyota Fortuner then pulled up in an attempt to drag the vehicle out in reverse.

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A lighthearted jab by @raptor_cultureza suggested the driver had been trying to make a statement to a group known for their love of the Ford Raptor, only for things to go sideways fast. Watch the moment the rescue attempt unfolded:

Mzansi weighs in on Fortuner's towing mess

The comment section largely agreed on two things: towing in reverse gear was a rookie mistake, and the Fortuner may not have been the right vehicle for the job. Whether the truck ever made it out of the pond remains the real cliffhanger. The clip drew plenty of sharp commentary from South Africans who were quick to point out what went wrong and why.

@TherealBarbieBarbs asked:

"Why is the Fortuner driver not pulling from the back 😅😂🫣"

@Zane Adams said:

"Lol, who tows in reverse gear 😂😂"

@-Blue reborn 😝🚙 kept it simple:

"The driver is the problem."

@TikTok pointed out:

"Reverse doesn't have much power"

@Vuyo Ngwenya questioned the logic behind the whole comparison:

"Why would you compare a Fortuner to a Raptor 😂🤦🏾‍♂️"

@Knowledge Snol had a final word:

"The car is for showoffs, not for work 😏"

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Other Briefly News stories about unique bakkie moments

• Facebook video showcased a creative vehicle owner proudly cruising through a township in an old Nissan bakkie transformed into an open-top convertible.
• TikTok video recorded on a rural road captured a multi-million rand two-tone Mercedes-Maybach S-Class V12 sitting with serious front-end damage next to a light-colored bakkie.
• Viral TikTok footage captured a small bakkie carefully navigating a turn through Mahikeng while carrying a complete zinc shack balanced precariously on its load bed.

Source: Briefly News