Última atualização em junho 10, 2023
UMA 50-year-old man remains in hospital after being seriously injured in a sandboarding accident over the weekend at a popular west Auckland beach, where similar accidents had already occurred over the past couple of years.
According to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, a Westpac Helicopter was sent on Saturday afternoon at about 1:20pm to assist a man involved in a sandboarding accident at Bethells Beach, he was then flown to North Shore Hospital in a serious condition.
As Monday, the man remains in hospital in a stable condition.
sandboard, a popular activity among thrill-seekers in Te Henga, is considered an extreme sport due to the high speeds and potential for injury. The activity involves riding a board down sand dunes, similar to snowboarding or surfing, e can be practiced at several locations across the country.
The dunes at Bethells Beach are a popular spot for Aucklanders, e similar accidents have been reported throughout the years.
Em novembro 2020, a teenage girl was critically injured after falling down sand dunes. Dentro 2018, a woman in her 40s was seriously injured after coming off her board during the ride, and in 2017, a man in his 30s suffered severe spinal injuries after losing control of his board.
Mas sand surfing accidents in New Zealand are not limited to Bethells Beach. Dentro 2019, a tragic sandboarding accident occurred at the Paki Sand Dunes in Northland, resulting in the death of a 60-year old tourist from South Korea, who was hit by a bus in front of his family upon descending the dune.
And in 2009, another fatal sandboarding accident occurred in Hokianga, in which a young British tourist lost his life on dune locally known as “Suicide Hill”. Em ambos os casos, the victims had ignored local warnings and instructions when descending the dunes.
Apesar dos riscos, sandboarding continues to be a popular activity for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts. Sandboarders are adviced to get acquainted with the risks of this extreme sport and to take the necessary safety precautions when descending the dunes. Sandboarding equipment should also be properly maintained and checked before each use.
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