Monster wave smashes whale-watching boat
Video footage has emerged showing the moment a huge wave crashed into a whale watching boat on the Gold Coast, leading to one passenger suffering a seizure.
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A PERSON has had a seizure on a whale-watching boat after a monster wave smashed the vessel on the Gold Coast today.
Paramedics were called to meet a passenger who suffered a seizure on a Spirit of Gold Coast whale watching boat at Main Beach about 2.20pm.
Hold on! @anniepullar has EXCLUSIVE video of a whale watching tour that ended prematurely when passengers were hurt by rogue waves. The full story and incredible vision ONLY on @9NewsQueensland at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/fV3gDQd070
— Jonathan Uptin (@Jonathan_Uptin) September 1, 2019
Video footage from one of the passengers shows a huge wave appearing to crash at the front of the boat as cries are heard in the background.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said the person suffering the seizure was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital, while another patient suffered minor lacerations but did not require transport
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