Man Caught Engaging in Public Sex at Popular Swimming Spot Demands Onlookers Hand Over Phones

A shocked witness claimed they could see the two engaging in sexual acts as visitors enjoyed the daily 1:30 p.m. pelican feeding at Ian Dipple Lagoon on the Gold Coast of Australia.

A man caught engaging in a sexual act in broad daylight at a popular family swimming spot reportedly emerged from the water and demanded that onlookers hand over their phones containing footage of the incident.

The incident occurred at Ian Dipple Lagoon on Australia’s Gold Coast earlier this week, when the man and his partner were seen engaging in the act in the shallow water at approximately 1:30 p.m. The lagoon, known for its pelican feeding area, is frequently visited by families and tourists.

Eyewitnesses expressed disbelief at the scene, with one person recounting online that the couple was fully aware they had an audience, including families with young children. The situation escalated when the man exited the water and approached a group of bystanders, demanding money and becoming verbally aggressive.

According to witnesses, he insisted that they either delete recordings of the incident, hand over their phones, or compensate him for what he referred to as his "performance." The confrontation prompted some individuals to seek safety at a nearby hotel, with one stating that they planned to hand over any recorded evidence to the police.

“We were in disbelief. The couple was engaging in these sexual acts fully knowing there were onlookers, many of whom were families with young children,” they wrote on Facebook, according to the Gold Coast Bulletin.

Public sex is illegal on Australia’s Gold Coast and may result in fines or imprisonment. The eyewitness shared the incident online to warn potential visitors to the lagoon, expressing concerns that the man appeared to be a repeat offender.

This is not the first disturbing event at Ian Dipple Lagoon in recent weeks. Earlier this month, a woman’s body was found floating in the water. Authorities have stated that her death was not suspicious and is unrelated to the alleged sexual act.

Similar incidents have made headlines elsewhere, including a case last spring when a couple was caught engaging in public sex in Manhattan’s Battery Park, sparking widespread outrage and calls for legal action.