Overview
- During a live ETB2 transmission for Euskadi Quédate in Ondarroa on Thursday, a large wave surged over the sea wall and struck reporter Sergio Ovejero and his camerawoman Raquel, briefly cutting the broadcast signal.
- Studio presenter Odei Esnaola immediately expressed concern on air and later posted on social media confirming both crew members were uninjured and that the team had not crossed any barriers.
- Video of the impact went viral across social platforms and news outlets, prompting questions from viewers about why crews place themselves close to hazard zones to capture dramatic footage.
- The incident occurred as rough seas tied to storm (borrasca) Austen raised maritime alerts for the Basque coast and showed how sea walls can be overtopped even when protections appear in place.
- Newsrooms and safety advocates are likely to review protocols for live coastal reporting because the episode highlights the trade-off between vivid live coverage and the physical risk to journalists and camera crews.