Floating in the Flood

[@Damienzor]

Fantastic journalism. Our city needs a lot of help in this recovery. Luckily, though unsurprisingly, its citizens are helping one another through this natural disaster. Good on you, Brisbane.

[@markfranh]

From a former resident of Queensland now living back in Canada, thanks for showing the floods from a different point of view. It's heartbreaking to see what's happened to Brisbane.

[@tribalinsight]

Fantastic piece of video journalism. A great use of the medium to demonstrate the scale of the floods. Great work Suzanne and Sarah.

[@coatsphongphu]

Great footage. Australians have shown the world they can be resilient and calm when facing disaster at such magnitude. We should be proud!

[@tribalinsight]

Fantastic piece of video journalism. A great use of the medium to demonstrate the scale of the floods. Great work Suzanne.

[@5233andy]

How this has brought people together has made me feel proud to be Australian.

[@SamDLite]

I used to live on Land Street and work at the Regatta. So sad. I now live one street above where those guys were Jet-Skiing. Thanks for showing us a "ground/water level view of the situation. Seeing it from a chopper really doesn't give the impact that this footage has. Thank you.

[@Vpmatt]

Great video and great commentary. Well done. Better than any news report I´ve watched on TV.

[@pathtek4]

Keep up the good spirit Aussies, you are showing world how be strong! Respect from America!!

[@the23NN]

been watching news on tele all day long, thought this 4.26 minutes report is so much better than what I've seen on tele!

[@Dance4aSmile]

The Australian Spirit is still high, People from all over Australian rushing to their countries aid, I love how their cracking out beers, While working, Just floating around, Helping others insted of just being careful of themselves. Like Jordan Rice, He saved his brother and lost his own life, Thats what being Australian is, Helping others over yourself. True Australians risk their life to help others, Proud to be Aussie I am!

[@virtua7]

Yes, We want more of footages by you... this is very nice little footage to share to people, thanks for your effort... Excellent!! more.. more.. more.. we enjoyed.. laughed and tears together... :)

[@dachinman]

Excellent reporting, thank you for bringing this unique perspective to us. Please provide more if possible!

[@nicksb5]

Amazing footage, well done to you, the cameraman and the captain.

[@AnnabelleDrumm]

What strikes me about the video is, although there is spooky disaster music in the background, the vibe of the people is undeniably upbeat. This, I believe, is what shows their incredible resilience and will allow them to bounce back relatively quickly. Yeh!

[@2Margaritaz]

Nice work. Not one "unbelievable", not one "surreal". Good direct commentary. Thanks

[@pedrotski]

This is amazing, Better than the news footage. Well done!!

[@qwertygnf]

@jewlzben it was nearly empty last year, it was designed to lessen the flood impact in brisbane, the dam rose 3 meters in 1 day - the day toowoomba got flooded. Imagine if that went straight to brisbane.

[@tortillaandbeans]

it's nice to see that even tho some people have lost a lot of stuff they still seem to held up a positive attitude...

[@randomisrandom]

I'm in brisbane, spent the days fixing things, and the nights drinking. We'll be fiiiiiiiiiiine

[@lurveit]

I'm in Queensland and the devestation is just unbelievable. Lives have been lost, others have had their lifes possessions, homes/businesses, photographs destoyed. They have to spend the next year cleaning out, fighting insurance companies and if they can, then rebuild. Every families story is different but the whole thing effects everybody in Aus and if I can help out at all - I'll be doing that through the premiers appeal. Regardless of what the tv stations are doing.

[@LukeBears]

it's incredible all these flood around the houses of the people. Great report. Thank you to show us this situation. Can i ask you the name of the song in the report, i would to use for a documentary? Thank you again. And congrats for your work.

[@famewolf.mp4]

the australian government needs to get their act together,they've put billions of dollars into helping other countries out of their disasters, and can only pull together 1 million for their own country. it's amazing how strong these guys are being, their resilience is what is going to get them back on their feet. all i can say is global warming is clearly catching up to us.

[@Courtez1029]

Keep up the good spirit Aussies, you are showing world how be strong! Respect from New South Wales (Aus) :P

[@J1ZZ3D]

@mYOzZyKaT haven't had a major flood like this since 1990's or so. but either way, do you expect the whole city to be built 10 ft in the air?

[@helenthura]

Did you boat near Park Lane at all? Would be interested to see what our house (on the corner of Park Ave and Park Lane) looks like from the back.

[@lauzzzerwestieee]

@mYOzZyKaT the people that died were killed in an inland tsunami in the Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba and Murphys Creek, they were not killed in Brisbane where people had time to get out and get ready for the floods. The people that were killed were killed because of 150mm of rain falling within half an hour.

[@portantwas]

Great video. To see it from ground (or river) level is different than air shots or from where I am. I can see UQ and Toowong but buildings and trees block the damage just beyond the river bank. Luckily the water is now receding.

[@LukeBears]

Wow this reportage is amazing! Someone could tell me the name of the song in the background? I need it for a documentary! Thanks again!

[@cbinsyd]

great footage guys - thank you

[@Madrosie04]

Fantastic reporting - thank you.

[@AngelKell94]

15 people are dead 51 still missing and they think it will increase. It is just so sad All of the Queensland Flood Victims will be in my heart.

[@bennyjimbo]

@monkeypuzzle351 Thats why the dam was built, to stop Future flooding, which it has in recent years but this one was just way to big.

[@itzmist1337]

should take a look at goodna. that place was a wreak.. the house i was cleaning out had like, the ceiling broken off and mud everywhere

[@lauzzzerwestieee]

@mYOzZyKaT but the areas where people died were not subject to flooding. every country builds in places that might flood, i live on a lagoon. but its the fact that it was a WALL of water, not flash flooding, a wall of water just like a tsunami, but without the warnings. it plowed through the lockyer valley destroying everything in its path, and unfortuantatle, killing some people.

[@casohemant]

This is extreme and we would like to encourage you to make these sort of reports more frequently and let the people know about surroundings... Stay safe and keep up the best work for the community ...

[@edavisdavis]

Finally,footage worth watching

[@Westerstar-cx9vd]

That Queensland rail emu set was so close to getting a conductor

[@earlydazer1]

this was the best reporting ty so is there fears of bull sharks?

[@lethargicastengah572]

@Jackasiasaurus I heard its gone and there wasnt such major floods in the gold coast. well thats where im specificly headed.

[@Ro6entX]

I would be little iffy about cruising around in area like that either on a jetski or a thin-skinned boat; Reason being you just never know what might be just under the surface such the top of that fence at 0:36/37.

[@browndog1980]

Poor UQ. Breaks my heart to see my old Uni underwater.

[@flyingSnakess]

its amazing that toowoong got pretty much got flooded, but right around the corner my school BBC didn't... looks like there won't be any delays tog et back to school after all

[@tenderheart17]

@Bandtx I think there's a few different ways 'garage' is pronounced, depending on where you're originally from (even within Australia). I have an English friend who pronounces the first 'a' as in 'hat', and the second 'a' a bit like 'i' (as in 'fridge'....although maybe a little softer). Some people pronounce it 'guh-rarj', and some say 'ga-rarj' : )

[@jewlzben]

would this have happened if the wivenhoe flood catchment was empty, like it was designed to be after the 74 flood?

[@lellbelle]

@Tedybare2002 lol nah I don't reckon, I reckon we just got too much rain in a short time, it happens.

[@Em183]

That is so sad, disasters can happen anywhere at anytime no one is safe esp. for over 6 billion people out there who are trying to live normal decent lives. Stay strong people!!!! Hope you get to move somewhere safe.

[@tattootigerchoc]

All of our water in Toowoomba is where it started and it went down the range and fucked up Grantham, it's just totally wiped out. Here it ain't flooded anymore, we're just cleaning up the stores and stuff.

[@LazySmi]

@afgan139 thats just like every other country... i dont know whats australia is like but im sure eveyone's the same and we hear about it in the uk... haiti was a year ago and still people are living in tents...

[@AndrewMcCarthyWood]

Great report, well done!!!

[@oasisoasis21]

DEADLY SNAKES EVERYWHERE

[@SCORPIO2011]

wow amazing footage what gets me is who are the 9 who dont like this video

[@whatsername131313]

I love the Aussie spirit

[@D4AznPanda]

Hope you guys in Brisbane are ok.

[@xRiiGs]

@xispas2008 thanks mate it great to here from some on from over there

[@UncleRikkie]

@Drzozo Why would I want to go into the public toilet where they serve drinks?

[@Emelec18]

Any sitings of street crocodiles?

[@Caineheist]

It went from Brizvegas to Brizvenice in a few short days...

[@LukeBears]

Sorry guys for this comment. Anybody knows the song of this video? I would to use for a New Orleans documentary. Thank you very much, and respect.

[@6irondriver]

Pretty crazy, glad to see that people were making the best of it and having a swin and a beer. Much like the American way, only better.

[@Stormchaser335]

What about the bull sharks in the Brisbane River..? They rely on the usually mirky water to find food (anything that basically moves..). Surely they are another hazard to the people of Brisbane and surrounding areas now the water is so high in residential suburbs..? Good luck to all Queenslanders...

[@dosh228]

@the2ndbest2 what after life can you tell me about it

[@Cicciosami]

This is a disaster of epic proportions. I hope that the people of Brisbane will soon return to their normal life.

[@lethargicastengah572]

Please dont tell me this is Brisbane. I have ready plane tickets for the 25th. :'(

[@chrissmooth7393]

the end is near much?

[@road2stamfordbridge]

Why isnt this getting any coverage here in America?

[@saintfletcher]

@afgan139 Many countries did offer but Australia refused as our emergency services here are so self sufficient. It could be a little Aussie pride not wanting to accept help.

[@imalwayswatchingu00]

Woaah, I was walking next to QU just last week, waters gone soooo high. If I was there, I'd just go into a shopping center and grab a bag of lollies.

[@imalwayswatchingu00]

@2012sDude ikr, disasters are so much fun, when you're just sight seeing.

[@xenoclix]

She sounds excited by doing this report? I think i hear a small change in her tone to a laughter or smile when seeing cars in the water...

[@JustSomeGuyOk]

@cataback101 whats that have to do with anything?

[@Tanru2000]

@the23NN Same here, I totally agree. It should get an award or something.

[@itrickyalove]

Too be honest, I just feel bad for the families of those 16 people (AS far as I know it hasn't risen) who've died and those families of the 53 that are still missing. The grief and fear would be massive

[@tothemax01]

I like the camera she was using, pretty nice framerate and resolution. Also, video makes me wish I had a jetski.

[@AlbinoBorealis]

Excellent report

[@magg0tmacdonald]

Anyone else notice, when they went under the bridge and she said "Oh my goodness", the graffitti on the bridge said "OMFG"

[@DeepFameFreeze]

Wow, seeing on the news, it didnt look as bad as this. But thats just unbelievable, I work at milton and im guessing im not gonna be working for a while.

[@paulinotou]

@afgan139 yahyah. watch, in a few days you are going to have everyone there. hell you dont expect them to come during the damn flooding. i dont remember anyone helping us when we got hit by a typhoon except for the US.

[@thehodge168]

@wallywallymanta but when your the media, youve more or less got a ticket anywhere, and while these guys are out there taking these pictures, they reduce the amount of other sightseers as they can watch videos from the homes, as have we all.

[@Armatige]

Folks just need to relax. Trolls will be trolls, no matter what you say to them. Right now folks need to remember: 1: Do not get angry at the ignorant. Go out and help the folks who have lost their homes by volunteering for the clean up. Go the the Qld Gov page and follow the links. 2: We all need to remember that we are no the only ones that have lived through a major flood this week. Please spare a thought for the poor people in Brazil who have lost over 300 people so far. That is all.

[@Grim791]

@the2ndbest2 you wouldnt say that if the flood was near you would you?

[@cass2chk]

This is Australia. Feel the difference of the real world. A tragedy which made its real people (not of its old history). I can't compare tragedies which made people uncivilized.

[@NMWMN]

The city should never have been built right on the river like that!

[@bayliss34]

@kamberwillow he was just a random american who said is the water alright

[@Pokoyo1346]

Bull sharks are in the flood waters from the brisbane river so i dont think you should swim in it Also the flood water is dirty.

[@3buddy]

0:15 Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

[@Kiiingdandawg]

My uni and my town got smashed! Lucky my house is okay. Can't say the same to some of my mates houses :(

[@two2fargone]

My heart is with you and so is my wallet. Donations to appeals and RSPCA done. Doing Shoeboxes of Love. Hang in there. mates. You have been incredible in disaster. From a born-Qlder. Not forgetting nsw flooded areas and Perth fires.

[@randomisrandom]

@MenacingPhantom I love your comment :P

[@jay4em]

@afgan139 Well I heard Australia denied any help from other countries.

[@Smigooz9]

I love how they're making the most of it hahahaha I'm right next to the floods but I'm not dealing with them but pretty close to them D:

[@AussieTroopa]

@collegeboy760 were aussie mate, still hurts though

[@JustSomeGuyOk]

@lewiseldust yeah whatever bud. this place is awesome

[@XBLGhasm]

@johan404 they've become obselete because you can't ride a kangaroo to work now because of the floods. We're all riding sharks. Steer clear of the stereotypes.

[@iamgeeoh]

It's sad to watch this happen to fellow Aussies. It's also sad to hear ignorant people on the internet. Grow some balls won't you. At least we Australians have the heart to unite and help each other out.

[@colloredbrothers]

"Imagine jetskiing in the streets"

[@NMWMN]

@jaydenakasha yeh I know... it's almost as good as the Town Planning.

[@530832]

@JustSomeGuyOk, you have EXACTLY the same attitude Australians have towards others. Aussie media are simply NOT interested in news that happen in other countries. So... join the club!!!

[@ArtStone]

I can't see the flotation vest on the reporter. Is she hoping to drown?

[@bballaman92]

I am just waiting for this to appear on South Park.