• Numerous motorists have been seen driving through deep water on Fraser Island
  • Police have warned drivers not to risk their lives by crossing Eli Creek at high tide
  • Shifting sands and changing depths mean cars could be suddenly washed away

By Sam Duncan For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 09:21 GMT, 4 January 2018 | Updated: 09:43 GMT, 4 January 2018

Police have warned reckless motorists not to put lives at risk by driving through deep creek crossings.

They are concerned drivers observed ploughing through the Eli Creek crossing on Queensland’s Fraser Island are unaware of the dangers and could be washed away.

Photographs taken on the world’s largest sand island show vehicles half-submerged in deep water while making the potentially deadly crossing.

Police have warned reckless motorists not to put lives at risk by driving through deep creek crossings (pictured)

Police have warned reckless motorists not to put lives at risk by driving through deep creek crossings (pictured)

They are concerned drivers observed ploughing through the Eli Creek crossing (pictured) on Queensland's Fraser Island are unaware of the dangers and could be washed away

They are concerned drivers observed ploughing through the Eli Creek crossing (pictured) on Queensland's Fraser Island are unaware of the dangers and could be washed away

They are concerned drivers observed ploughing through the Eli Creek crossing (pictured) on Queensland’s Fraser Island are unaware of the dangers and could be washed away

In April 2017 a dual-cab ute (pictured) washed-out while driving on sand on Fraser Island, and needed to be towed out. The family inside at the time were unhurt

In April 2017 a dual-cab ute (pictured) washed-out while driving on sand on Fraser Island, and needed to be towed out. The family inside at the time were unhurt

In April 2017 a dual-cab ute (pictured) washed-out while driving on sand on Fraser Island, and needed to be towed out. The family inside at the time were unhurt

Senior Constable Melanie Ryan said motorists should not drive through such crossings.

‘It is dangerous with the combination of fresh and salt water and running currents meaning you could be washed away in a second,’ she said.

‘It’s scary to think that these drivers are putting their lives and others at risk.  

Photographs taken on the world's largest sand island show vehicles half-submerged in deep water while making the potentially deadly crossing (pictured)

Photographs taken on the world's largest sand island show vehicles half-submerged in deep water while making the potentially deadly crossing (pictured)

Photographs taken on the world’s largest sand island show vehicles half-submerged in deep water while making the potentially deadly crossing (pictured)

‘Every hour of every day the sand changes on which you drive on, what you drove on an hour ago will be different to your next time you drive, with sand changing the terrain from high and low tides. 

‘Furthermore, washouts which are often not seen until you drive right upon them can have life changing consequences if you aren’t aware of how to drive through them. 

‘Some wash outs can only be quite shallow with others often very deep and often dropping right off before your eyes.

Senior Constable Melanie Ryan said motorists should not drive through such crossings (pictured)

Senior Constable Melanie Ryan said motorists should not drive through such crossings (pictured)

Senior Constable Melanie Ryan said motorists should not drive through such crossings (pictured)

‘Meaning when you realise what you are about to drive through it can often be too late. 

‘It concerns police that people are still choosing to put not only their life in danger but others in their vehicle and quite possibly those who may need to come to the rescue when things go wrong.’

In April 2017 a dual-cab ute washed-out while driving on sand on Fraser Island, and needed to be towed out. The family inside at the time were unhurt.

'It is dangerous with the combination of fresh and salt water and running currents meaning you could be washed away in a second,' she said (pictured is a car attempting the crossing)

'It is dangerous with the combination of fresh and salt water and running currents meaning you could be washed away in a second,' she said (pictured is a car attempting the crossing)

‘It is dangerous with the combination of fresh and salt water and running currents meaning you could be washed away in a second,’ she said (pictured is a car attempting the crossing)



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