A guest was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a life-threatening condition following an incident at WhiteWater World, a theme park in Coomera, Gold Coast, on Friday afternoon. The individual was recovered from the water at the park's Cave of Waves attraction.
Incident Overview
Emergency services were called to WhiteWater World shortly after 2:00 PM on Friday, with Queensland Ambulance Service reporting their arrival at 2:03 PM (3:03 PM AEDT). The incident involved a "post immersion incident" where an individual sustained injuries related to water inhalation. Following initial medical attention at the scene, the guest was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
Attraction Details
The incident occurred at the Cave of Waves attraction, a feature within WhiteWater World. This wave pool measures 50 meters in length and is designed to generate swells that can reach up to 1.5 meters. WhiteWater World is a water theme park co-located with its sister park, Dreamworld.
Emergency Response
WhiteWater World stated that its trained lifeguards responded immediately to the incident. Paramedics from the Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene promptly, provided medical care to the individual, and subsequently arranged for their transport to the hospital for further treatment.