A 28-year-old Canungra man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle after speeding into a deep water crossing, narrowly missing swimmers.
At about 10.30am swimmers had to quickly move out of the path of a Nissan Patrol utility as it accelerated through a lagoon water crossing on Ocean Beach, Bribie Island on Saturday 5 February.
Due to the depth of the water, the vehicle was unable to cross and became submerged.
Members of the public are reminded of the changing nature of the conditions on the northern end of Bribie Island. Due to recent weather conditions there has seen a cutting off of the Northern tip of the island beyond the Lions Park at certain tides and times.
Members of the public are reminded this cutting changes with the tidal and weather conditions and can become impassable. Those who intend to cross this inlet to the northern tip of the island should remain aware of conditions to safely negotiate an exit to the southern side of the inlet. This may include walking the depth of the crossing to ensure it is passable and there are no obstructions but would definitely include ensuring there are no pedestrians or swimmers in the line of travel to traverse this crossing.
The man will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on April 7.
