This One Photo Perfectly Proves That Queensland Breeds 'Em Tough

    State smashed by monster category five cyclone Marcia. Surf's up!

    Simon Crerar
    by Simon Crerar

    BuzzFeed Founding Editor, Australia

    Surfers at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast have laughed in the face of Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia: hitting the surf to ride epic waves and prove NOTHING BEATS QUEENSLAND.

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    State battered by 295km per hour winds?

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    LET'S GO SURFING!!!

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    Class cancelled? LET'S CHECK OUT THE ACTION!!!

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    Queensland: breeds 'em tough.

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