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Seagull Slams Into New Zealand Reporter on Camera as Clip Spreads Online

The viral clip captures a minor cut near Jessica Tyson’s eye followed by a prompt return to work.

Overview

  • Jessica Tyson was filming a fast-fashion segment for Te Ao with Moana at Commercial Bay in Auckland on December 2 when a seagull hit her face mid-take.
  • She received first aid in a nearby office and did not require hospital treatment, then went back outside to finish the shoot.
  • Tyson later posted the footage to Instagram and Facebook, where it drew wide attention along with sympathetic and humorous reactions.
  • She wrote that the beak or claws left a small scar just above her left eye that narrowly missed her eyeball, and she has since said her eye is fine.
  • Reporting notes that the bird appeared uninjured and flew away immediately after the collision.