The world's coolest old man, Harry Cook, decided it was far more appropriate to light his pipe as his car slowly sunk than try to escape.
Describing the situation as 'crushingly boring', Mr Green, 86, puffed away waiting for rescue or death, whichever came first.
'After the shock of driving into the lake, which looked distinctly like a car park, I found the whole situation to be most tiresome' said Mr. Cook.
'I assumed some young and virile young people would come to my aid so I took out my pipe, tamped down the tobacco, and lit a long, smooth puff of tasty goodness.'
'I'm not saying smoking is cool. But smoking a pipe at 86 when you have nothing to lose? Well, when you get to my age try it. It's more serene than a Whale singing on weed.'