A paddleboarder in Christchurch was nearly badly hurt when a gust of wind picked up her board and sent it flying past her head.
Karen Langer was heading into shore at Cass Bay when the wind collected her board and sent it whistling past her head.
The incident was filmed by Kurt Langer around 11.30am.
A shed is the only recognisable landmark sticking out from the water in Georgina McGrath's backyard. (Source: Other)
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