THIS is the shocking moment an inflatable beach donut crashed into the shore leaving tourists dumped on the sand.
The “donut boat” was being pulled through the water when the speedboat it was attached to veered too close to the coast.
Wild footage of the incident shows the moment the inflatable water ride hit the sand of Pantai Harapan Ammani Beach in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The friction caused the boat to flip through the air, turning the thrilling ride into a moment of terror.
The five joy-riders were tossed from their seats.
They were then hurled through the air while wearing their orange life vests, before tumbling over the top of fleeing children.
Footage showed the several young children caught in the crossfire, screaming and terrified after they were hit by the inflatable and its falling occupants.
Authorities have reported that all five passengers were injured in the unfortunate ordeal.
Three women were given IV drips following the accident on March 31.
Amor Paturusi, head of Mattirotasi Village – where Pantai Harapan Ammani Beach is located – spoke to local media.
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“The incident that occurred is under evaluation for the Ammani Beach management,” he said.
“What happened was unintentional. The management also apologised and assured us that the injured victims are receiving treatment.
“We will improve ourselves and collaborate with the tourism office to provide training, to ensure future tourism management is safer and more comfortable.”
Esty – one of the tourists – sustained multiple bruises in the crash.
She said the sea had been calm at the time of the ordeal.
“There were five of us on a banana boat and playing in the middle of the ocean, and everything went really well.,” she said.
“There weren’t any big waves, and we didn’t fall.
“It seems the driver misjudged the turn.”
She said they had been too close to the shore when they hit the sand.
“We were immediately taken to the community health centre,” she added.
“The management also apologised and helped with medical expenses.
“My chest hurts from the fall, and my neck hurts too. I had trouble getting dressed. But it’s getting better now.”
Esty said that the victims had not filed any legal claims after receiving refunds and medical aid.
