Influencer Skye Wheatley ‘takes the day off from social media’ after receiving backlash for sharing ‘insensitive’ video of the horrific Sea World helicopter crash that killed four people
Gold Coast influencer Skye Wheatley announced she is taking “the day off from social media” on Tuesday after receiving backlash for posting an “insensitive” video of the deadly Sea World helicopter crash.
Sydney’s mother, Vanessa Tadros, 36, and British couple Ron, 65, and Diane Hughes, 57, were killed when a helicopter collided with another helicopter near Sea World theme park on the Gold Coast at 2 p.m. Monday.
Pilot Ash Jenkinson, 40, originally from Birmingham in the UK, is the fourth person to die in the crash.
Wheatley, 28, came under fire after she posted a video she filmed of the aftermath of the tragic accident to her Instagram Story on Monday.
Influencer Skye Wheatley ‘took the day off from social media’ after receiving backlash for sharing ‘insensitive’ video of the horrific Sea World helicopter crash that killed four people
Following the backlash, Wheatley posted a tribute to the four people who died in the tragic incident and said she will be taking a break from social media.
“Can you all pray with me for the families affected by yesterday’s devastating events? I feel sick to my stomach today and am praying for everyone at the hospital to make it through,” she wrote.
‘[I’m] taking the day off from social media, counting my blessings and wanting to be present with the family. This can happen to anyone and it really makes you take a step back and realize how lucky we are to wake up ALIVE each day.
‘I love you all! Go give your loved ones a big hug and kiss. We are very lucky to be here in each other, so whatever you are struggling with, try to see the beauty in today.’
Wheatley finished: “I know that many families are hurting a lot today and I send them all my love and prayers.”
After the backlash, Wheatley posted a tribute to the four people who died in Tuesday’s tragic incident and said she will be taking a break from social media.
Wheatley had posted a video he shot of the aftermath of the tragic accident to his Instagram Story on Monday.
Instagram gossip account DutchMinty reposted the images on its page and followers criticized Wheatley for his ‘insensitive’ post.
‘Wtf is wrong with her. People died. Why is it her first thought to film it?’ one person questioned.
Wheatley had posted a video he shot of the aftermath of the tragic accident to his Instagram Story on Monday.
“I just don’t think she understands severity,” another commented.
“It shows such a clear lack of empathy that the first thing you’d think to do when you see an accident is pull out your phone and record to show people you saw it,” said one.
‘Why feel the need to post it on social media?’ a questioned room.
Instagram gossip account DutchMinty reposted the images on its page, with followers criticizing Wheatley for his “insensitive” post.
Pilot Ash Jenkinson was among four people killed when the Sea World EC130 helicopter he was flying collided with another helicopter in the air before plummeting 30 meters near the Sea World theme park.
Sydney’s mother, Vanessa Tadros, 36, and British couple Ron, 65, and Diane Hughes, also lost their lives.
Ms Tadros is believed to be related to the British couple and had been on holiday with her family when she boarded the helicopter with her 10-year-old son Nicholas, while her husband stayed behind.
Nicholas survived the crash but was left in critical condition and has already undergone four surgeries since being taken to the hospital.
The boy is still unaware that his mother has died as his devastated family remains at his bedside.
A 33-year-old woman and a nine-year-old girl related to Ms Tadros are also being treated for serious injuries.
The pilot of the second helicopter, which had five passengers on board, miraculously managed to land on a sandbar in the middle of the Broadwater, and everyone on board was able to get away.
“It shows such a clear lack of empathy that the first thing you would think to do when you see an accident is take out your phone and record to show people you saw it,” said one person.