Freak king tide hits boat ramp
Wes Hosking
07Jul08
The Patterson River boat ramp last week. Picture: Guy Thayer
THE Patterson River boat launch ramp and a car park were flooded by a rare king tide last Wednesday.
Parks Victoria spokesman Jarred Parsons said the event was caused by the combination of strong southerly winds pushing water into the bay and the incoming high tide.
"It's a fairly freakish occurrence," Mr Parsons said.
"We haven't had one for years."
The high waters attracted lots of attention from passing motorists, including this four-wheel-drive owner (pictured) keen to test the vehicle's off-road capability.
