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Reporter Drenched by Surprise Wave During Live Broadcast
23 Oct
Summary
- A reporter and camerawoman were hit by a large wave during a live broadcast.
- The incident occurred in Ondarroa, Spain, while reporting on rough sea conditions.
- Both crew members escaped serious injury and confirmed they were safe.
A live television broadcast in Ondarroa, Spain, was dramatically interrupted when a large wave struck reporter Sergio Ovejero and his camerawoman. The crew was reporting on hazardous sea conditions along the coast when a sudden surge of water breached a sea wall, drenching them both. The unexpected event caused the live feed to cut out, leaving studio presenters and viewers concerned for their immediate safety.
Fortunately, the television team later confirmed that both Ovejero and his camerawoman, Raquel, were unharmed and had escaped the powerful wave without serious injury. Ovejero himself took to social media to reassure audiences who had expressed distress after witnessing the incident. The footage quickly gained traction online, eliciting a range of reactions from viewers, including expressions of relief and some lighthearted commentary on the inherent risks of reporting near rough seas.
