Former Matilda Elissia Carnavas was the victim of a hijacking attempt live on radio in a scene Simon Hill described as “one of the most bizarre moments” of his broadcasting career and a “very, very scary” incident.
Carnavas was speaking to Hill and Sydney FC legend Alex Brosque on SEN’s The Global Game on Thursday night when mid-conversation, she began screaming as the line dropped out.
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Listeners were left in horror as to what was happening, as Hill was left stunned at what had transpired.
“I have no idea what’s gone on there. I really hope Elissia is OK,” Hill said.
“That’s a very scary moment that’s just happened live on air.
“I don’t know what to say. I heard screaming in the background, and that’s quite terrifying.”
However, a statement from SEN on Twitter quickly cleared things up.
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“To all who heard @elissiacar on-air, she is okay,” SEN said.
“A scary situation which she has managed to get herself out of. We thank everyone for their concern.”
Hill spoke later on the show to further explain the “very, very scary situation”.
“Well that unfortunately was where we had to leave that interview with Elissia Carnavas,” Hill said.
“A quite extraordinary incident as hijackers tried to break into her car. You’ll be delighted to hear that Elissia got away from that situation and that she is thankfully OK.
“One of the most bizarre moments of my broadcasting career and one that was very, very scary indeed.
“However, it’s ended OK, Elissia is alright and we look forward to speaking to her on the show next week.”
Carnavas is based in Brisbane but the location of the attempted carjacking is unknown.
The 37-year-old is the first known woman of African heritage to represent an Australian national football team, as the South African-born defender played for the Young Matildas in 2001 against Singapore.
