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Shocking moment Aussie teen jet ski riders allegedly capsize tinnie carrying two young boys as police warn of possible charges

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Wong, B. (2026, October 7). Shocking moment Aussie teen jet ski riders allegedly capsize tinnie carrying two young boys as police warn of possible charges. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16188503/gold-coast-jet-ski-teenagers-capsize-tinnie-nerang-river.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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On Saturday afternoon near Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, two teenage jet ski riders allegedly harassed and capsized a tinnie carrying two boys aged 10 and 14 while they were fishing. The incident was captured on video by witness Robert Collin, showing the teenagers repeatedly circling and splashing water at the smaller boat before it capsized due to waves generated by their jet skis. Acting Senior Sergeant Shannon Gray of Queensland Police stated that the teens could face charges including assault and causing a marine incident, depending on their criminal history. Mayor Tom Tate condemned the actions as "unfathomable" and discussed potential improvements in security for the area.

Written by AI on 2026-10-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jaw-dropping footage shows two teenagers on jet skis allegedly capsizing a small fishing boat, known as a tinny, in the Nerang River near Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast. The incident occurred over the weekend and was captured by local resident Robert Collin. Video evidence suggests that the teens deliberately circled the tinny multiple times, spraying it with water from their jet skis until the boat capsized, throwing two boys aged 10 and 14 into the river. Queensland Police confirmed both children were uninjured but noted the reckless behavior of the teenagers put them at significant risk of drowning or injury, given that the tinny’s propeller was still spinning afterward.

The mayor of Gold Coast, Tom Tate, expressed outrage over the incident during a press conference and stated plans to enhance water safety measures in the area. He intends to collaborate with Queensland Police, particularly the Water Police, to investigate if additional resources are needed for better enforcement and surveillance along the Nerang River. Acting Senior Sergeant Shannon Gray from Queensland Police indicated that the two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will face charges of dangerous operation of a vessel and assault in connection with this reckless behavior.

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Two teenagers are facing possible charges after allegedly circling and spraying a tinnie carrying two boys on the Gold Coast, causing it to capsize. uncertain

it → face → Coast

Footage captured by witness Robert Collin allegedly showed the boys, aged 15 and 16, repeatedly circling a tinnie carrying another two boys, aged 10 and 14, on the Nerang River near Surfers Paradise on Saturday afternoon. uncertain

boys → capture → afternoon

The tinnie was struck by waves allegedly generated by the jet skis before it capsized, appearing to throw the two boys into the water. 'The jet-skis were very aggressive towards the tinnie and didn't bother to see if the two young victims were ok after rolling the boat,' Mr Collin told the Gold Coast Bulletin. uncertain

Collin → strike → Bulletin

'The propeller was still spinning and the kids could have easily been trapped or knocked out and drowned. uncertain

kids → spin → ?

Police said the boys had been fishing on the river when the teenage jet ski riders allegedly began circling and spraying their boat. uncertain

riders → say → boat

'Our young victims were out in their boat for a day of fishing when they were randomly targeted by jetski riders,' acting Senior Sergeant Shannon Gray told Today. asserted

Gray → target → Today

'They were circled and they were sprayed which ultimately led to their boat capsizing and the young fellas going into the water. asserted

fellas → circle → water

Two teenagers hooning around in their jet ski on the Gold Coast are facing possible charges after their antics caused a boat with two kids in it to capsize ' asserted

boat → hoone → it

[Their boat was] damaged and the engine wouldn't start following the incident.' asserted

engine → damage → incident

He said those involved were not known to each other and that the children were not injured, but 'shaken'. asserted

children → say → other

Acting Senior Sergeant Gray described the teenagers' behaviour as 'incredibly dangerous' and outlined the charges they could face. ' uncertain

they → act → charges

They've caused a marine incident,' he said. asserted

he → cause → incident

'They've assaulted the two juveniles in the vessel, damaged their property, and were freestyling in a prohibited area. asserted

They → assault → area

'Depending on their history... anything from a juvenile caution, a fine or a court appearance.' He said police had identified the teenage riders and would speak to them about the incident. asserted

police → depend → incident

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate also condemned the teenagers' alleged actions, describing them as ‘unfathomable’ at a press conference on Tuesday. asserted

Tate → condemn → Tuesday

The smaller vessel was battered by head-high waves generated by the jet ski before rolling over, throwing the youngsters into the water Tate added he would be looking to improve security in the area. asserted

he → batter → area

'I'll be talking to Queensland Police, specifically the water police, to see if they have enough resources,' he said. asserted

he → talk → resources

'We might look at putting more cameras so we can get prosecutions, which would be a deterrent.' uncertain

which → look → prosecutions

Daily Mail has contacted Queensland Police for comment. asserted

Mail → contact → comment

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