A man who drove his car off a boat ramp at Lemon Tree Passage, triggering a massive emergency services response, has pleaded guilty to a public mischief offence.
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The man, 34, did not apply for bail in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Tuesday and the matter was adjourned until September for a mental health hearing.
He also pleaded not guilty to contravening an apprehended violence order.
Police say they were called to the Henderson Park boat ramp at Lemon Tree Passage about 7.30pm on Sunday after a silver sedan was driven about 15 metres into the water.
The 34-year-old man told police he was a passenger in the vehicle and had escaped, but the driver was still trapped.
Multiple resources were called to the scene including the water police, NSW Ambulance paramedics, SES and Maritime Services, police said.
Two police officers entered the water and attempted to access the vehicle, but, after numerous attempts, were unsuccessful.
Police winched the submerged vehicle closer to shore and were able to establish there was no one inside.
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