A giant spider was also found clinging to a tree branch for dear life while the flood waters passed underneath it. While most people, especially those with a fear of spiders would have let nature take its course, a brave resident in the area decided to save the spider from its fate.

Footage of the shocking incident, which took place above the flooded Herbert River at Halifax, quickly went viral, as people on social media were astounded by the sheer size of the spider in question. First posted by Andrew Gilberto, the report was publicised by Channel 9 News.