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New Zealand Reporter Says Eye Is OK After On-Camera Seagull Collision

She says she is fine with a small scratch following quick first aid.

Overview

  • The collision happened on December 2 at Commercial Bay in Auckland as Jessica Tyson filmed a Te Ao with Moana segment on fast fashion.
  • Tyson posted the footage to Instagram, and the clip spread widely as viewers reacted with a mix of concern and humor.
  • She reported a cut near her eye and later said the beak or claws left a small scar, but she confirmed there was no major eye injury.
  • A passerby helped guide her to a nearby office for first aid, and she returned to complete the shoot shortly afterward.
  • In an interview with TODAY, Tyson described the impact as feeling like a heavy pillow and joked about the incident on social media, noting the bird seemed unharmed and flew away.