Owners of Prados stuck in water off rainbow beach to pose naked for calendar
After twin Prado four-wheel drives plunged to an untimely demise while stranded in ocean water at Rainbow Beach, the owners are promising a cheeky calendar in return for funds to replace them.
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After twin Prado four-wheel drives plunged to an untimely demise after being stranded in ocean water at Rainbow Beach, the owners are promising a cheeky calendar with what’s left of the vehicles in return for funds to replace them.
Last week videos of twin Prado four-wheel drives that became stranded in the ocean at Rainbow Beach on Thursday, October 4, surfaced.
Now the owners have started a GoFundMe campaign with hopes of replacing their cars.
Arthur Pividori launched it asking for “solidarity for our 4x4s sunks at Rainbow Beach” (sic).
“Dear friends, 4x4 and adventure enthusiasts,” he said.
“A few days ago, our two Prado Toyotas were unfortunately swallowed up during a crossing at Rainbow Beach. An unforgettable experience, but which leaves us without our faithful companions.
“Today we appeal to your generosity to help us buy back these 4x4s and regain the freedom to travel wild terrain.”
The owners have big plans for their destroyed cars.
“In return, for each donation, we offer you an exclusive calendar with a touch of humour and originality: naked offbeat poses, accompanied by spare parts of our vehicles,” Mr Pividori said.
“Every gesture counts, no matter the amount, and helps to relaunch our adventures.
“Thank you from the heart for your support!”
So far the plan has already raised $1650 from 10 sympathetic donors who have been promised an exclusive copy of the cheeky car part calendar.
Yellow ice trucks, servicing the campgrounds and beach at Teewah and Inskip, posted a video and pictures of the stuck cars.
“For sale … only been on the beach once,” he said on Facebook.
“Probably won’t be much of these two in the morning.
“Let’s hope that everyone is OK.”
The video was taken late Thursday afternoon. Low tide was 2.15pm.
“Please check tide times and beach conditions before you plan your journey for the long weekend,” the Ice Man said on Facebook.
“Obviously there is NO access from Rainbow to Double island.”
On Friday, fresh photos were posted of the sun rising with the four wheel drives still in the water.
Locals were quick to jump on the bandwagon by making jokes.
“All right so here is the question … even if you HAVEN’T checked the tide times, surely you would see the water and know you have to turn around because you can’t drive through it,” Simon Stockton said.
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