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An elderly woman was involved in a sandboarding incident on Moreton Island near Brisbane, resulting in her being airlifted to the hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred at a popular tourist site known as “The Desert” on Moreton Island, where tourists enjoy sliding on sand dunes with sandboards and toboggans.
The woman, aged in her 70s, suffered neck and shoulder injuries during the sandboarding accident at the Tangalooma Wrecks walking track on Moreton Island.
Emergency services responded to reports of the incident and dispatched a rescue helicopter to assist the injured woman.
Paramedics provided immediate medical attention to the woman before she was airlifted to the hospital for further treatment.
Despite the seriousness of the injuries, the woman was reported to be in a stable condition following the incident.
Sandboarding in Moreton Island
Moreton Island is a renowned tourist destination known for activities such as sandboarding, подводное плавание, и каякинг.
Sandboarding – also known as sand surfing – is an extreme sport that involves sliding down steep dunes of sand the same way you would do on a snowboard.
Accidents are rare but can happen during sandboarding activities, especially on steep dunes where high speeds can be reached and in the presence of obstacles.
Sliding down the dunes of Moreton Island can reach speeds of up to 60km/h.
Participants must stick to designated sandboarding areas, follow safety guidelines and exercise caution while engaging in this activity to minimize the risk of accidents and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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