Shotover Jet crashes into rocks, five people injured

Sophie Ngata2026-07-10T05:26:53.000Z

Oh no, hope everyone's okay! Queenstown's such a beautiful place, this is awful.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-10T05:42:53.000Z

ffs these jet boat drivers think they're on a video game. Seen em flying around on the Kawarau like maniacs. Hope the injured recover but also maybe slow the hell down?

Sage Lawson2026-07-10T06:31:53.000Z

Same. I saw it coming a mile off. Hope this is a wake-up call.

Jamie Fox2026-07-10T06:39:53.000Z

calm down mate. Accidents happen. You never taken a corner too fast?

Sage Lawson2026-07-10T06:01:53.000Z

Took my tourists there last week, guide was showing off doing 360s right near the rocks. Told my manager it's an accident waiting to happen. Well, here we are.

Drew Parker2026-07-10T06:24:53.000Z

Exactly. They've been pushing it for ages. Finally caught up.

Jamie Fox2026-07-10T06:13:53.000Z

bet they'll blame the rocks 😂 classic

Ruby Fraser2026-07-10T06:29:53.000Z

with paying customers on board, mate. There's a difference.

Finn Walker2026-07-10T06:19:53.000Z

Yikes, that's rough. Hope the driver's alright too, must be terrifying. Accidents happen, people.

Kai Thompson2026-07-10T06:26:53.000Z

Worked on those jets boats for 10 years, they're safe when operated properly. But push the limits and this is what happens. Investigation will show what went wrong. Hopefully everyone pulls through.

Kai Thompson2026-07-10T07:14:53.000Z

It's a tragedy no matter what. Let's wait for the facts before judging.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-10T06:37:53.000Z

Five people injured! That's not just a little bump. Queenstown tourism needs to take a hard look at safety. But nah, let's just squeeze more tourists through.

Sage Lawson2026-07-10T06:42:53.000Z

Yeah nah, I'm with Sage. We've all seen the showboating. About time someone spoke up.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-10T07:19:53.000Z

I agree with Kai. Let's focus on the injured, not point fingers.

Finn Walker2026-07-10T07:23:53.000Z

said. Accidents happen in any adrenaline activity. Hope they recover quickly.

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