New footage emerges of unusual ‘gustnado’ sweeping over Brisbane River, leaving trail of destruction
New footage of the gustnado that swept over the Brisbane River on Friday has emerged.
The natural phenomenon which touched down over the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point near the CBD about 4pm has been labelled “highly unusual” by experts.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: New footage emerges of ‘gustnado’ hitting Brisbane river.
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The event was seen from different vantage points all over the CBD, including patrons dining at Joey’s restaurant who got a frightening front row seat.
Videos posted online show scared customers running as the wind swept through next to them, bending trees and sending objects flying.
A trail of destruction was left in the wake of the phenomenon, with trees knocked down and sections of the footpath roped off to the public.
One local told Sunrise that the event has been “very scary” and they were frightened they would be swept towards the river.
Others said it was not something they would soon forget.
Originally published on 7NEWS
