LOVE Island's Paige Thorne was slammed by fans over a "dangerous mission" which left her completely soaked and fearing for her life. The Welsh lass, 26, told how getting caught up in a storm while in the sea in Florida was one of "the most scariest but exciting moments." 7 Love Island's Paige Thorne was slammed by fans for a 'dangerous' skit posted to Instagram 7 The paramedic was caught in a storm on a Florida beach Credit: instagram/@paigethornex 7 She screamed amid the 'exhilarating' experience Credit: instagram/@paigethornex 7 The NHS worker found telly fame on Love Island's 2022 season Credit: Rex Yet fans of the ITV2 star - who worked as a paramedic before starring on the matchmaking series - weren't as enthusiastic.
Paige uploaded a clip showing her posing on the sands in a blue patterned bikini, with the sunshine clearly visible in the background. Yet things took a turn as the Love Island alumni paddled in the shallow water and she told the camera: "Guys its about to storm while I'm on this thing," referring to her paddleboard. She continued: "It's going to be insane, hopefully I don't die.
" She then captured herself paddling away as the skies switched to a murky grey. The NHS worker added: "Argh thunder," before showing how the conditions had worsened to sweep her to the shore. Paige was then seen completely soaked and being battered by the storm as she covered her mouth in shock.
As she retreated to some trees for shelter she said: "Guys that was insane I was stuck .