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Offline krisandkev

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Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« on: February 24, 2015, 12:06:56 PM »
Reported in local paper,   (Not sure it was a smart move driving there at night and they should have known that there has been big tides and rough seas because of the cyclone.  Looking at the photo the one reported as a Landcruiser, is it or is it a Prado?)  Kevin

A GROUP of surfers returning from Double Island Point along Rainbow Beach's coastal road got stuck and had to abandon their two vehicles to the tide on Sunday.

Rainbow Beach Towing owner Dave Elder said a lot of sand had been washed away from Mudlo Rocks recently and both vehicles got stuck about 8pm.

"It was dark and they didn't realise the water was as deep as it was," Mr Elder said.

As the tide came in, it "swallowed" the Holden Jackaroo and Toyota Landcruiser, overturning the Landcruiser.

There was nothing that could be done to rescue the two vehicles until low tide, around 4pm yesterday, Mr Elder said.

Three vehicles have now been caught by the infamous Mudlo Rocks at Rainbow Beach this month.

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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2015, 12:11:35 PM »
Those rocks are well known for the damage they have caused to so many 4WD’s over the years, so there is no excuse for these guys trying to drive around them especially at night. It’s because of people like this our premiums keep going up every year.
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2015, 12:15:41 PM »
Insurance companies should have a 'You're an Idiot' clause in their fine print which would cover such scenarios and save the rest of us a fortune!
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2015, 12:22:54 PM »
Read about it on FB earlier in the week.  Couple of more photos were posted.  Looks like both vehicles got pummelled on the rocks by some serious wave action.

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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2015, 12:26:39 PM »
Quote from: JCOJ on February 24, 2015, 12:15:41 PM
Insurance companies should have a 'You're an Idiot' clause in their fine print which would cover such scenarios and save the rest of us a fortune!

So should a drivers license renewal.
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2015, 01:17:43 PM »
Unfortunately theres always someone out there that thinks they have what it takes to take on mother nature and put everything at risk.
no sympathy for those who dont get out, take 5 and have a walk over if in doubt the reassess the situation.

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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2015, 01:21:03 PM »
Quote from: krisandkev on February 24, 2015, 12:06:56 PM
Reported in local paper,   (Not sure it was a smart move driving there at night and they should have known that there has been big tides and rough seas because of the cyclone.  Looking at the photo the one reported as a Landcruiser, is it or is it a Prado?)  Kevin


looks like a 200 series and a Jackaroo
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2015, 01:38:21 PM »
I'll give him $50 for the rooftop...
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2015, 01:40:10 PM »
Quote from: Bird on February 24, 2015, 01:38:21 PM
I'll give him $50 for the rooftop...
And $50 / wheel for my 'collection'.  :D
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2015, 01:42:20 PM »
Quote from: B&B on February 24, 2015, 01:40:10 PM
And $50 / wheel for my 'collection'.  :D
:D  :cup: :cup: :cup:
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2015, 01:43:31 PM »
Here is one of the drivers
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2015, 01:58:34 PM »
Nah. Can't be. He would have made it
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2015, 02:19:10 PM »
Quote from: muzza01 on February 24, 2015, 01:43:31 PM
Here is one of the drivers
You leave Captain Risky out of this...
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2015, 02:19:23 PM »
Mudlo has been quite easy to get around at high tide lately, the downed trees further along are bit more of a hazard, but going out at night with a cyclone at play was a bit foolish, they should of camped out or taken the freshwater track if possible

Look forward to seeing the pics added to the collage of previous carnage at the surf shop
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2015, 03:24:55 PM »
Quote from: Bird on February 24, 2015, 02:19:10 PM
You leave Captain Jeepers out of this...

Fixed it for you.
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2015, 04:03:20 PM »
Nah, I would've made it too....  ;D
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« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2015, 04:05:27 PM »
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on February 24, 2015, 04:03:20 PM
Nah, I would've made it too....  ;D

In the Falcon even.
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2015, 04:17:50 PM »
Quote from: Footy Shorts Shane on February 24, 2015, 04:05:27 PM
In the Falcon even.

Too true,
With enough run up, an XF Falcon van can do anything........
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2015, 06:32:08 PM »
and just to think - these cretins:

Vote
Breed
Have vehicle licenses
Jobs
Steal air
Consume non renewable resources (inc. fuel)
Pass by you - about one metre from you in the opposite direction  -- going 100+kms per hour in their 2tn machines.........


all that is totally depressing to contemplate


 
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2015, 09:50:38 PM »
Shoulda bought a Jeep
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« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2015, 10:29:00 PM »
Quote from: edz on February 24, 2015, 09:50:38 PM
Shoulda bought a Jeep
because the loss wouldn't have been as bad you mean?  ;D ;D
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2015, 11:03:13 PM »
Quote from: edz on February 24, 2015, 09:50:38 PM
Shoulda bought a Jeep

Wouldn't have made it there to get into trouble in the first place  ;D
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2015, 04:54:55 AM »
Might not have got out of the back yard as it so overgrown  :'(    :cheers:
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #23 on: February 25, 2015, 06:42:21 AM »
Quote from: BaseCamp on February 24, 2015, 06:32:08 PM
and just to think - these cretins:

Vote
Breed
Have vehicle licenses
Jobs
Steal air
Consume non renewable resources (inc. fuel)
Pass by you - about one metre from you in the opposite direction  -- going 100+kms per hour in their 2tn machines.........


all that is totally depressing to contemplate
 

they said they were surfers.. so they probably don't do half of that stuff.  >:D
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Re: Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.
« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2015, 06:44:36 AM »
Bloody Hell it has certainly made a mess of them but as most would say "It will buff out"  >:D  :cheers:
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