Moment former Miss World New Zealand is savagely struck by bird mid-report

A former Miss World New Zealand turned TV reporter has revealed the shocking video of the moment a seagull slammed into her face.

A former Miss World New Zealand is going viral after she was brutally struck by a seagull while she was filming a news story.

Reporter Jessica Tyson was recording a piece to camera for Māori television’s current affairs show Te Ao with Moana when she was hit in the face by a seagull flying at serious speed amid strong winds.

Tyson was standing in the Auckland’s CBD preparing to film a second take of her news story when the bird slammed straight into her face.

The moment has gone viral on social media. Picture: Instagram.

Reporter Jessica Tyson was struck by the seagull while filming a news report. Picture: Instagram.

Clearly taken aback, Tyson tries to keep it together when her cameraman informs her that she’s actually bleeding quite a lot.

The former Miss World NZ took it like an absolute champ, telling her cameraman she was alright before he pointed out that she was bleeding.

“Am I?!!” she said, later documenting her injuries in a bathroom selfie that showed a black eye and blood dripping from a laceration on her face.

Despite the large gash on her face, Tyson told fans that everything was “fine” in the end, although she has been left with a scar as a result.

Tyson took the moment in good nature and has since revealed that she's been left with a scar. Picture: Instagram.

“Everything is fine, just got a little scar above my eye!” she said.

Fans rushed to the comment section to share their shock over the incident and wish Tyson the best for her recovery.

“NOOO, OMG, that is like my worst NIGHTMARE!! I’m glad you’re alright though!!” remarked one.

“Omg Jess committed alright!! Some -hard hitting- journalism right there..!” teased another.

“Ohhh my goshhhh !! You handled that situation with such grace I would have been screaming and carrying on! I have watched this so many times! Hope your okay queen!” commented a third.

While another added: “Ahhhhh! Wild to have happened and to have been caught on camera!”

Tyson’s own brother-in-law jumped into the comment section too, replying: “Oh heeeeelll nooo!”

Originally published as Moment former Miss World New Zealand is savagely struck by bird mid-report