TV star Iolo slams jet ski 'idiots' for blast through rafting birds

SHOCKED WITNESSES BACK ACCOUNT OF SOUTH STACK INCIDENT AS HE CALLS FOR 'HEAVY FINES'

- Andrew Forgrave

TV star Iolo Williams has slammed jet ski riders after witnessing two “idiots” blasting through rafting seabirds near a North Wales nature reserve.

The wildlife presenter hit out on the eve of his new BBC series exploring the natural wonders of four river valleys across Wales.

Iolo was at the RSPB South Stack bird colony near Holyhead, Anglesey, when he said he spotted two people - a man and a woman - on a jet ski hurtling towards cliff nesting sites. Sharing a video clip of the jet ski idling near the cliffs, he vented his frustration at what he saw on Thursday, May 1.

Writing online, he said: "Jet-skiers must be held accountable (and fined heavily) for their actions. These two idiots put hundreds of incubating auks off their nests at RSPB South Stack on Thursday. FFS!!!

"They came in at speed, forcing hundreds of birds of [sic] the nesting cliffs. I was guiding so couldn't get my phone out in time. This was the second incident we witnessed in less than an hour. Jet skis should be banned in sensitive areas."

The North Wales jet ski community immediately launched an internal search to identify the riders via social media. They argued Iolo's video was not conclusive evidence of harm but the community is anxious to pinpoint any breaches of the Marine Code. This promotes responsible behaviour in marine environments.