Tag: Lifeguard
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Bondi Lifeguard Jackson Doolan Recalls Night of Terror
From the Shore to the Scene: A Lifeguard’s Unexpected Call to Action On December 14, the sun had barely dipped below Bondi Beach when chaos erupted at the Chanukah by the Sea celebration. For a group of lifeguards patrolling Australia’s most famous coastline, the routine night shift quickly transformed into a race against fear and…
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Bondi lifeguard recalls night of terror after Chanukah by the Sea attack
Recounting a night of chaos on Bondi Beach On a December night that felt unusually calm along Bondi Beach, the mood shifted as gunfire shattered the stillness. A viral photograph captured a moment that would become a touchstone for many: a Bondi lifeguard, barefoot and sprinting along the sand, driving forward to help during a…
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Should Australia’s Red and Yellow Beach Flags Change? A Safety Debate for Tourists and Locals
Introduction: A Coastal Safety Dilemma Every summer in Australia, millions head to the coast for sun, surf, and relaxation. Lifeguards, surf lifesavers, and bystander rescues are a familiar part of beach life, but tragically, lives are still lost on our coasts. A perennial point of discussion is the iconic red and yellow beach flags that…