Rainbow Beach claims 2 more.

[krisandkev]

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.

[Beachman]

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.

[JCOJ]

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!

[KingBilly]

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.

KB

[Footy Shorts Shane]

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.

[LuckyDog]

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.

LD

[MDS69]

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

[Bird]

I'll give him $50 for the rooftop...

[Barry G]

I'll give him $50 for the rooftop...

And $50 / wheel for my 'collection'. 

[Bird]

And $50 / wheel for my 'collection'. 

 

[muzza01]

Here is one of the drivers

[gordo350]

Nah. Can't be. He would have made it

[Bird]

Here is one of the drivers

You leave Captain Risky out of this...

[Elky]

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

[MDS69]

You leave Captain Jeepers out of this...

Fixed it for you.

[Jeepers Creepers]

Nah, I would've made it too.... 

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Nah, I would've made it too.... 

In the Falcon even.

[Jeepers Creepers]

In the Falcon even.

Too true,
With enough run up, an XF Falcon van can do anything........

[BaseCamp]

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


 

[edz]

Shoulda bought a Jeep

[Rumpig]

Shoulda bought a Jeep

because the loss wouldn't have been as bad you mean? 

[Coiled]

Shoulda bought a Jeep

Wouldn't have made it there to get into trouble in the first place 

[speewa158]

Might not have got out of the back yard as it so overgrown     

[Silvo]

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. 

[Black Diamond]

Bloody Hell it has certainly made a mess of them but as most would say "It will buff out"