Brisbane floods 2011. A collage of the view from my balcony, 12 &13 Jan 2011

This vid features scenes of happenings on the flooding Brisbane River as they occured from the vantage point of my balcony during the rising, peak and subsequent fall of the water. Scenes are generally in order as they occured but there are a couple of deviations. Scenes include Police and Coast Guard launches and private vessels struggling upstream against the ferocious current, pontoons being towed away to safety, a house boat fleeing the flood, debris (and peoples lives) floating past and being caught under the Goodwill Bridge, the Maritime Musuem's dry dock inundation, the sightseers cluttering up the street and finally the media circus with an outside broadcast out front and circling helicopters filming the inundated city!

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[ThePowerbloke]

@Vhfradiocourse. I was just in the right place at the right time mate. ie living right on the river but fortunate enough to be high up enough not to be effected by the flood. I just sat at home taking vids while you and your colleagues risked life and limb doing what you could to help in a very dangerous situation. You have my deepest respect ! :-)

[theVhfradiocourse]

Thank you for taking the time to record and compile this video. Many of us on the rescue boats didn't get time to do our own recording. Great job!

[TheSnarfleupagus]

Geordie you have nice balls.

[DefinatelyNotGeordie]

Wow, awesome. The balls on those river patrol guys!