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Residents of a Florida bungalow got that sinking feeling when they returned to their home to find a 35-foot-long boat parked in its roof space.



The cabin cruiser was being towed by a truck across Lehigh Acres in the southern part of the state when it became unattached and sailed across the property's front garden before crashing into the top half of the building.

Tens of thousands pounds worth of damage was caused in the collision, although the householder was not home at the time.

Local resident Charlie Robbins, 47, said that a neighbour heard what she thought was an 'explosion' and was visibly shaken by the incident.

'The damage to the structure was quite extensive as the trailer had entered the exterior wall, travelled through the interior wall and into the attic ripping apart plumbing and wiring in the wall. The roof of the home also received damage where the bow of the boat tore into the soffit area leaving a gaping hole,' she added.

The driver of the tow truck was later warned by police for not securing a load properly.

While Florida is well-known for its boating and sailing scene, it is advised that enthusiasts drop anchor in the Keys or Port of Palm Beach for a safe mooring.