Once again, we are in admiration of the hard and gruelling work that lifeguards do. Please, remember to swim between the flags and keep an eye on your friends.
It seems that many do not know how to lay on the board when being rescued. Why not have a stick on decal put on the board that shows where the head and feet go. Would be good for people who don't speak English. All the lifeguard would have to do is point at the decal. Seems a no- brainer and would make the rescue safer. Stay safe. God bless
@@Leona000 Good idea, but, people would still mess up. The same kinda people who ignore a big red “Closed” sign on the door they’re shaking, trying to open.
I’m sure the deceased man’s family is very appreciative of the honorable way you treated their loved one. You all handled this situation with such grace, and I loved seeing the support everyone had for each other.
I remember as a young nurse seeing my first deceased patient. Something you never forget. Often people don't realize the emotional toll of nursing, fire fighting, policing ...and yes, even lifeguards face. Humbling experience indeed.
My mom is a nurse in the hospital. She started working there right at the height of the pandemic after working in a drs office. She has always loved caring for people and helping them if she can. She’s amazing and i tell her often how much she does means the world to me. I could never be a nurse I’m not that nice of a person who’s willing to take on everything that y’all deal with on a daily basis. Like seriously why can’t people understand that nurses do a SOLID amount of work that drs don’t do. Like cleaning a patient or changing their sheets and making sure that the patient takes their medications drs, surgeons,specialists etc probably only did this in med school or residency. Not saying that drs don’t clean up after themselves or aren’t life savers. It’s just that I see nurses doing more than 2 jobs at a time
My sister is a ER nurse, idk how she can talk about the things she does so casually. She'll be like "oh, the other day a kid came in with his elbow sticking out of his skin." And me and my mom are just like 😀😟 I applaud everyone in the medical field, I know I could NEVER do it.
i still remember my first time with decease patient... I was the only person next to her and saw her final gasp...Thats the only patient that stays in my mind and thats been 10 years ago. She still come to mind from time to time.
I worked in a care home for elderly residents. It was something you never got used to but it was a humbling experience every time just being with someone in their final moments. The care never stopped from the moment they arrived to the moment they were laid to rest.
I'm a former law enforcement officer, I was 21 when I encountered my first fatal accident (a 23 year old woman and her six month old baby). The mother is believed to have died on impact, the infant died on the way to the hospital. It was a pretty traumatic experience for me, I still remember seeing the mother when I arrived to the scene and finding the infant in the back of the sedan. But the only thing that first responders can do when we arrive to these situations is to try to keep our composure and detach ourselves from the situation. Afterwards it helps to talk with those who have experienced similar things and try your best to move on from it. It's really hard, but as a first responder we have a job to do and each situation we encounter deserves our fullest attention. You never get used to it, but over time you learn how to cope with it, it really helps to have a supportive team. It's just a reminder of how fragile life really is, just try to remember those who you've helped who wouldn't be here today without the choices you made in the past and try to focus on the good that you've done. It doesn't take the memory away, but it sure helps.
I was thinking about experiences with 21 when they said towards the end that most young people at that age are still in University. At that time, I had done civil service, working in a hospital (mandatory draft instead of military service), dealt with patients with neurological or mental issues. Two patients I dealt with died, one I accompanied to another hospital just half a day before she died. On a brief visit to russia, I saw a woman got hit by a car and I saw the light leave here eyes. All I learned from this, without any professional support, is to cherish life while it last, which some people made think I am less mature, or lack experience, but I have no wish to correct people if they have the good fortune of not having had those experiences themself.
I don't think people realize the things officers deal with and what they see while doing their job. It really bothers me when someone gives an officer a hard time for just being pulled over. You have my respect and thank you for all you do
Retired Trauma Nurse here. Yes, please always talk about it. Take advantage of Counselors and your co-workers. These episodes stay with you. So talk, and talk some more. Take Care. Be Well
Addendum, shoutout to our Officers everywhere. Couldn't do this without you. Such an essential part of health care system as well as our society. So Thank-you.
Really appreciate Corey and everyone looking after Troy. And not just pretending something like that is nothing. It effects you and it’s important to look out for one another and allow time to process.
Tbh my respect for lifeguards increased so much after watching this show. I always knew it was hard to do but i never really understood the amount it was. I always thought of like pools and etc or like very calm oceans… With this place those currents are monsters. Its very unpredictable and with the conditions you have to face its pretty hard. Especially when u have to work against the water and water is pretty strong. As somebody who drowned almost 3 times when i was younger its very much appreciated its a very scary feeling when you start to lose ur air and start intaking water. Especially when your young and dont know that simply saving ur oxygen as much as possible can mean life or death in order for somebody to reach you. I still dont chance it. I can swim but not very good. However i do know how to back float which could possibly save me if it ever came down to it
My dad had just turned 21 when he landed on Guadalcanal on 7 August 1942, as part of the first landing. He was in the 1st Marine Div, Amphibious Division. He went on to a 30 year law enforcement career on the LAPD. My brother was 21 when he graduated from the CHP Academy. He had a 39 year career. Both of them witnessed terrible things, but they never let it harden them. Those lifeguards, my dad and brother are a special breed of men.❤
I'm a nurse...started out as a nurse aide at 16. I'll ALWAYS remember the name and face of my first death. We all handle it differently. RIP to the victim!
it was really good to hear that lifeguards involved in these situations are offered counseling. It's so important not to discount the mental toll that essential jobs like this take on the workers
Oof, what a rough go legends. RIP to Mr. Killen. I know this is a few years ago. But that stays with you a long time. Be safe around the ocean people. Cheers to Bondi Rescue and emergency services.
I can understand the great sense of relief and pride these guys have after saving an individual. On New Years day in 1992 I saved 4 people at an unprotected beach at Cape Point South Africa (Buffels Baai), using the rope and harness method. A humbling experience.
I absolutely love everything about this show. It give all sides of this job. It does not sugarcoat the hard things and with that, educates people. And as a result, helps people respect the water more, respect the lifeguards and have a better time at Bondai. Love to all the Bondai guards and first responders. ❤️
As a nurse I've seen many deceased patients. But in a comfortable environment. I couldn't imagine anything like that 😪. I applaud 👏 what you lifeguards do. Your training, your work load, your life skills. It is phenomenal. God bless you all. Be safe, physically and mentally. Take care.
My first resus as a volunteer firefighter we couldn’t save the patient, I drove home crying my eyes out and cried some more when I got home, you really do never forget your first deceased patient. I’ve learnt to cry it out rather than suppress my emotions after a tough call out, code purples as we call it 😔
Well done to you guys! I am a nurse and have experienced many passings and I agree with Hoppo you always remember your first one. But there was nothing more important than what you did and protected that man so he can be returned to his loved ones. With a shark about it may not have been that way. I salute you all.
I was 19 and pregnant with my first child when I found a dead body. I worked in property management at an apartment complex and had been asked to do a welfare check on someone whose family hadn't heard from her in 5 days. I'll never forget the smell. I also remember a police woman telling me I should go back to the office because I didn't need to be near that in my condition. But I had been the only one working in the office at the time and there was no way I was going back there alone! I'd only been doing the job for a couple months. My boss didn't expect me to come back to work after that experience. She and her boss both made it a point to tell me that my experience was extremely rare. Fortunately they were right!
Dang. Lifeguards have to be comfortable with, or at least tolerant of, any and all physical human contact. The capacity for that is a gift. Much love to those who save lives.
@@lokithegodofmischief4090 There was a dead man in the water, they need to have a team on standby for this exact situation so they don't have to wait 30 minutes at sea with a corpse.
I can’t imagine myself being an ocean lifeguard. I don’t think I’d be able to sleep, constantly worrying if someone got in over their head while there were no lifeguards. You guys are amazing. Recovering bodies is probably the hardest part of the job. You guys do the deceased and their love ones a great service.
Can't believe that I'm watching this (past episodes/seasons) and today's we have new lifeguards.. How many seasons passes still the show was as good as before. 🎊👋 Happy summer 2022.
I love hearing the fellas talk to each other as they go through it and recognizing the power of a debrief, being there as colleagues/mates then and after, and making counselling available. Obviously they're a professional outlet and the council would require such things, but it's clear to see how much they care for each other and the people they serve.
Often visit Florida beaches, people don't realize it's not always fun in the sun for life guards. It's a serious physical job, you guys do it well, thank you for all you do.
This beach is scary lol I grew up on southern California coast and our beaches never had craziness like this lol God bless the life guards for the wonderful job they do keeping the public as safe as possible!
It never ceases to amaze me how people who have no swimming ability take the ocean's power for granted. I recently saw a video of 4 men who went into a shallow lake and all drown while one of their children stood by watching, completely oblivious of what was going on. They made no noise and seemed to dissappear into the water peacefully. If you don't know how to swim, don't get in the water. It's as simple as that.
I was 17 when I saw my first death, working in aged care, doing my bin rounds when a resident just straight up fell onto the floor face first, the floors were concrete covered in lino, so without being too graphic, it was like a garden hose. Pretty horrific stuff, spoke to a lot of the nurses and the managers about it since I was young, still a bit weid about it but I can talk about it fine now. It's something you can't really explain to people, the emotions. Edit: I'm 33 now.
I’ve watched this show for years, and it still makes me feel good, sad happy and grounded, and good to know there are good people out there , these guys do an amazing job, so much pressure. Much respect 🙏 If I ever make it to Bondi, I’ll be sure to pay my respects Such a great feel good show.
I saw my first body at 8 years old. Also a drowned man, washed up on the beach. Even though this episode is old, all my respects to the bondi-beach lifeguards.
When I was in Nicaragua I experienced water like this, even bigger waves. And the rip was so so powerful. The waves look tiny from shore, but when you're under one they're massive. I was in peak physical condition and a super strong swimmer but if I wasn't, I'd be dead because I was exhausted getting back to shore and there were no lifeguards.
I remember the first dead body I saw; I was 18 and it was the body of my neighbor. Her daughter was there, my brother was there, and all her friends. They came across the street to get me because they hadn't heard from her mother all night and when they went in her room they said she wasn't moving. So I grabbed my mom who was a CNA at the time and we ran over. It was pretty tough. I can't imagine how Troy feels having been holding onto the man and so close to him for so long. He did good though. I know this was filmed a long time ago but I hope he was able to talk about it.
I think everyone who works a job where people can die always remember the first death. I remember them all but my 1st was definitely the worst. I was in nursing school in the pedi ICU doing my clinicala mostly in an observation role. A toddler the same age as my son at home. Made eye contact w him as they rolled him in and there was this odd look in his eyes. He was sitting up on the bed as the rolled him into the room. Minutes later he coded. They worked for hours on him until Mom, young, like me at the time said to stop. He'd been beyond saving for a couple hrs but they work as long as Mom and Dad want just to help Mom and Dad to know beyond a doubt that nothing more can be done. His little face haunted me for weeks. Itd flash into my mind over and over and over. I'll never forget that little guy. They also allow parents and family to keep the room and hold the child's body as long as they want. Seeing his mama my age cradling him and sobbing for hours was just absolutely heartbreaking. But I again saw that look in a man's eyes a few weeks later and he too suddenly coded and died so now if I see that look I watch em like a hawk.
I can still remember everything when I had my first deceased patient as a medical student on my first week of real hospital work - from the name and face to what kind of weather it was outside and how the room looked like. It always stays with you
I gotta say I admire all the life guards at bondi its scaring in that situation. You guys always keep it professional and care for the people on the beach keep it up.
As a lifeguard just absolutely terrifying to witness something like this. Luckily I haven’t dealt with anything like this before but it’s something you never forget that’s for sure. Lifeguards are so important and I hope people realize the stuff we deal with can sometimes be traumatizing
I’m a nurse and I can tell u that u never get used to seeing someone dead especially if they’re young I can’t believe it took an hour and they had to just sit out there holding the body that’s terrible
Man it's wild how humans adapt to climates. The boys with jackets in 15° weather where I, living on the North Sea coast, would already break out in sweat above that temperature. But 30-40° on Bondi? I'd be dead.
Did a little research, and the family thinks it was foul play. The man had a family, he was a strong swimmer, and had no reason to commit suicide Because of the marks on the man's face, the family is convinced someone dumped his body in the water Rest in peace Killen 🙏
You are all really amazing, handled this so well and respectfully. Risked your own lives to make sure the departed was brought back home 💞 this couldve been a missing persons case but you given closure and dignity to someone who might've never gotten that had you not been present
I was a deputy sheriff-coroner for 15 years. Death is a part of humans' natural cycle however, it can be traumatic to witness. In a position like lifeguard on Bondi Beach, the lifeguards will inevitably see death and the emotional fallout it causes to the victims' friends and family. The team of lifeguards seem very tight knit and cohesive as a team. I hope they take care of each other and respect the effect of dealing with death and trauma as a career can take on their mental health. Healthy stress coping strategies are key to develop early in their career. The old school thinking of "tough it out or this job is not for you" is garbage. When you have the responsibility of the lives of others' and your teammates, staying in effective physical AND MENTAL/EMOTIONAL shape is paramount. The lifeguards at Bondi are world class! Keep sharp mates, respect and support from the "States!
In the USA people often make fun of lifeguards... people don't realize that it is a very serious profession that requires a lot of expertise, training, and physical ability.
I remember my first dead body i was 18 as a CNA I sat with my patient for hours as she died. No one came to visit her she only had the hospital staff in her final days I cried for days I still remember her face and the death rattle in her final moments. That was 10 years ago
I feel so sorry for the man’s family. I am so amazed by lifeguards retrieving his body so they could lay him to rest properly. I would need some therapy after that if I was the lifeguard holding onto him. So sad :(
That’d be pretty traumatic having to literally be so intimate and close with the body to get it back safe. Especially being a lifeguard/bondi rescue they deal with plenty trauma but having it already be a body and not knowing how it got there who it is etc.. could we have saved them yesterday if it was a drowned swimmer that floated over there etc.
Once again, we are in admiration of the hard and gruelling work that lifeguards do. Please, remember to swim between the flags and keep an eye on your friends.
Unbelievable work from the whole team saving lives daily.
It seems that many do not know how to lay on the board when being rescued. Why not have a stick on decal put on the board that shows where the head and feet go. Would be good for people who don't speak English. All the lifeguard would have to do is point at the decal. Seems a no- brainer and would make the rescue safer. Stay safe. God bless
@@Leona000 Good idea, but, people would still mess up. The same kinda people who ignore a big red “Closed” sign on the door they’re shaking, trying to open.
and don't drown 👍
@hayden m8 do u want them to teleport?
I’m sure the deceased man’s family is very appreciative of the honorable way you treated their loved one.
You all handled this situation with such grace, and I loved seeing the support everyone had for each other.
Ikr, and the respect about the deceased by not showing it and blurring it out
I remember as a young nurse seeing my first deceased patient. Something you never forget. Often people don't realize the emotional toll of nursing, fire fighting, policing ...and yes, even lifeguards face. Humbling experience indeed.
My mom is a nurse in the hospital. She started working there right at the height of the pandemic after working in a drs office. She has always loved caring for people and helping them if she can. She’s amazing and i tell her often how much she does means the world to me. I could never be a nurse I’m not that nice of a person who’s willing to take on everything that y’all deal with on a daily basis. Like seriously why can’t people understand that nurses do a SOLID amount of work that drs don’t do. Like cleaning a patient or changing their sheets and making sure that the patient takes their medications drs, surgeons,specialists etc probably only did this in med school or residency. Not saying that drs don’t clean up after themselves or aren’t life savers. It’s just that I see nurses doing more than 2 jobs at a time
My sister is a ER nurse, idk how she can talk about the things she does so casually. She'll be like "oh, the other day a kid came in with his elbow sticking out of his skin." And me and my mom are just like 😀😟 I applaud everyone in the medical field, I know I could NEVER do it.
i still remember my first time with decease patient... I was the only person next to her and saw her final gasp...Thats the only patient that stays in my mind and thats been 10 years ago. She still come to mind from time to time.
I worked in a care home for elderly residents. It was something you never got used to but it was a humbling experience every time just being with someone in their final moments. The care never stopped from the moment they arrived to the moment they were laid to rest.
My neighbour deceased in my hands when I was twenty something and I didn't really feel nothing
You guys are amazing. To have to recover a deceased body is what nightmares are made of. Bless you for what you do
I'm a former law enforcement officer, I was 21 when I encountered my first fatal accident (a 23 year old woman and her six month old baby). The mother is believed to have died on impact, the infant died on the way to the hospital. It was a pretty traumatic experience for me, I still remember seeing the mother when I arrived to the scene and finding the infant in the back of the sedan. But the only thing that first responders can do when we arrive to these situations is to try to keep our composure and detach ourselves from the situation. Afterwards it helps to talk with those who have experienced similar things and try your best to move on from it. It's really hard, but as a first responder we have a job to do and each situation we encounter deserves our fullest attention.
You never get used to it, but over time you learn how to cope with it, it really helps to have a supportive team. It's just a reminder of how fragile life really is, just try to remember those who you've helped who wouldn't be here today without the choices you made in the past and try to focus on the good that you've done. It doesn't take the memory away, but it sure helps.
Thank you for your service 💛
I was thinking about experiences with 21 when they said towards the end that most young people at that age are still in University. At that time, I had done civil service, working in a hospital (mandatory draft instead of military service), dealt with patients with neurological or mental issues. Two patients I dealt with died, one I accompanied to another hospital just half a day before she died. On a brief visit to russia, I saw a woman got hit by a car and I saw the light leave here eyes. All I learned from this, without any professional support, is to cherish life while it last, which some people made think I am less mature, or lack experience, but I have no wish to correct people if they have the good fortune of not having had those experiences themself.
I don't think people realize the things officers deal with and what they see while doing their job. It really bothers me when someone gives an officer a hard time for just being pulled over. You have my respect and thank you for all you do
Retired Trauma Nurse here.
Yes, please always talk about it. Take advantage of Counselors and your co-workers.
These episodes stay with you. So talk, and talk some more.
Take Care. Be Well
Addendum, shoutout to our Officers everywhere. Couldn't do this without you. Such an essential part of health care system as well as our society. So Thank-you.
Born in '87 and 21 at time of filming means this is from 2008. If he is still a lifeguard by now he is an experienced fella who people look up to.
yeah was thinking same thnx for doing the maths
I honestly didn’t know these episodes were that old 😅
@@lizzymandile2022 I like looking at the stuff people are wearing and gauging it that way haha. Sunglasses and hair are always a dead giveaway haha
he is still a lifeguard! he posted on his instagram last year saying '17 years and counting'
@@Boultbeeable I so agree
Really appreciate Corey and everyone looking after Troy. And not just pretending something like that is nothing. It effects you and it’s important to look out for one another and allow time to process.
Harries should be in charge of lessons of all ages until he passes. His attitude is fantastic, so upbeat and positive.
Tom has the heart of gold. He is precious
Such professionalism, it's impressive how all the lifeguards keep their heads when dealing with each situation.
I love how Bondi is funny educational and dramatic it’s filled with action and I love that keep up the good work guys
Is your profile pic Raven from TTGO! Island Adventure Episode with the Coconut cream pie?
Perfect combination for a show
@@rainiscold6446 omg finally someone recognised it
It works for sure. Says a lot about the crew of blokes.
im amazed at the amazing work they put into the world its amazing
The respect to the person who passed was immense. To treat them as a person and the blur them is the most respectful thing. Thank you so much
Tbh my respect for lifeguards increased so much after watching this show. I always knew it was hard to do but i never really understood the amount it was. I always thought of like pools and etc or like very calm oceans… With this place those currents are monsters. Its very unpredictable and with the conditions you have to face its pretty hard. Especially when u have to work against the water and water is pretty strong. As somebody who drowned almost 3 times when i was younger its very much appreciated its a very scary feeling when you start to lose ur air and start intaking water. Especially when your young and dont know that simply saving ur oxygen as much as possible can mean life or death in order for somebody to reach you. I still dont chance it. I can swim but not very good. However i do know how to back float which could possibly save me if it ever came down to it
Putting their lives at risk to retrieve this person who can't be saved. What honorable men and women, these lifeguards are.
My dad had just turned 21 when he landed on Guadalcanal on 7 August 1942, as part of the first landing. He was in the 1st Marine Div, Amphibious Division. He went on to a 30 year law enforcement career on the LAPD. My brother was 21 when he graduated from the CHP Academy. He had a 39 year career. Both of them witnessed terrible things, but they never let it harden them. Those lifeguards, my dad and brother are a special breed of men.❤
I'm a nurse...started out as a nurse aide at 16. I'll ALWAYS remember the name and face of my first death. We all handle it differently. RIP to the victim!
it was really good to hear that lifeguards involved in these situations are offered counseling. It's so important not to discount the mental toll that essential jobs like this take on the workers
Oof, what a rough go legends. RIP to Mr. Killen. I know this is a few years ago. But that stays with you a long time. Be safe around the ocean people. Cheers to Bondi Rescue and emergency services.
I can understand the great sense of relief and pride these guys have after saving an individual. On New Years day in 1992 I saved 4 people at an unprotected beach at Cape Point South Africa (Buffels Baai), using the rope and harness method. A humbling experience.
Wow that must have been scary 4 people they can become desperate and drown you in the process. My respects. Thank goodness you were there
I absolutely love everything about this show. It give all sides of this job. It does not sugarcoat the hard things and with that, educates people. And as a result, helps people respect the water more, respect the lifeguards and have a better time at Bondai.
Love to all the Bondai guards and first responders. ❤️
One thing about Aussies - they are very encouraging, supportive and respectful.
I love how the lifeguards at bondi just keep going no matter how hard
As a nurse I've seen many deceased patients. But in a comfortable environment. I couldn't imagine anything like that 😪. I applaud 👏 what you lifeguards do. Your training, your work load, your life skills. It is phenomenal. God bless you all. Be safe, physically and mentally. Take care.
God bless Mr. Killen’s family and the lifeguards. The lifeguards all did a great job of supporting one another during the situation. ❤️
it is so amazing how much the camera men hello i’ve never seen any camera men help much as these guys
13:41 love how caring Corey is
not even joking if someone said "oh you're a big guy" to me when they're saving me from drowning i would drown myself right there
@@whooamiif ur so real for that
My first resus as a volunteer firefighter we couldn’t save the patient, I drove home crying my eyes out and cried some more when I got home, you really do never forget your first deceased patient. I’ve learnt to cry it out rather than suppress my emotions after a tough call out, code purples as we call it 😔
Troy dealt with it incredibly well. I'd be traumatized just seeing a dead guy and he was holding one for an hour!
Well done to you guys! I am a nurse and have experienced many passings and I agree with Hoppo you always remember your first one. But there was nothing more important than what you did and protected that man so he can be returned to his loved ones. With a shark about it may not have been that way. I salute you all.
I know what I felt like for my first deceased as a lifeguard.
It is hard for anyone no matter what the predicament.
Weldone to you Troy (Gonzo)
Respect to the man, his family, and the lifeguards. 😞
Hearing Troy is 21 and born in '87 - now I know how old these episodes are because I was born in '88!
Same lol
I was 19 and pregnant with my first child when I found a dead body. I worked in property management at an apartment complex and had been asked to do a welfare check on someone whose family hadn't heard from her in 5 days. I'll never forget the smell. I also remember a police woman telling me I should go back to the office because I didn't need to be near that in my condition. But I had been the only one working in the office at the time and there was no way I was going back there alone! I'd only been doing the job for a couple months. My boss didn't expect me to come back to work after that experience. She and her boss both made it a point to tell me that my experience was extremely rare. Fortunately they were right!
God bless ALL the Lifeguards!! Troy, my heart goes out to you. Please seek help if you need to talk about this traumatic experience!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
As a Brit when they say 15°C out of the water and I'm here like... Bro that's summer, these guys shivering 😂😂😂
And now we have 40 degree weather
Dang. Lifeguards have to be comfortable with, or at least tolerant of, any and all physical human contact. The capacity for that is a gift. Much love to those who save lives.
They should NOT have needed to wait that long for police. That's ridiculous.
Well sometimes life isn’t fair
@@lokithegodofmischief4090 There was a dead man in the water, they need to have a team on standby for this exact situation so they don't have to wait 30 minutes at sea with a corpse.
And they sure shoul not have to stay out at sea with a dead body with a shark around
A police boat has to deal with the ocean conditions same as any
But they should have put a float on him and returned, troy was in the water and that's tiring
Rip 🪦 Douglas! My heart ♥️ goes out to his family and friends! Deeply so sorry for your loss.
I can’t imagine myself being an ocean lifeguard. I don’t think I’d be able to sleep, constantly worrying if someone got in over their head while there were no lifeguards. You guys are amazing. Recovering bodies is probably the hardest part of the job. You guys do the deceased and their love ones a great service.
Can't believe that I'm watching this (past episodes/seasons) and today's we have new lifeguards.. How many seasons passes still the show was as good as before. 🎊👋 Happy summer 2022.
It's really wonderful how supportive they are for each other, it really helps the grieving process.
I love hearing the fellas talk to each other as they go through it and recognizing the power of a debrief, being there as colleagues/mates then and after, and making counselling available. Obviously they're a professional outlet and the council would require such things, but it's clear to see how much they care for each other and the people they serve.
Often visit Florida beaches, people don't realize it's not always fun in the sun for life guards. It's a serious physical job, you guys do it well, thank you for all you do.
This beach is scary lol I grew up on southern California coast and our beaches never had craziness like this lol God bless the life guards for the wonderful job they do keeping the public as safe as possible!
This show is incredible. It’s educational and entertaining, and it doesn’t hold back the gritty details of what it’s really like for lifeguards
Lifeguards are legends man. Really feel for them when things like this happen ❤️
When I heard Troy's DOB I was like wait a second.. he's 34-35 now WOW time really does fly
Awh that's so sad, I really feel for the life guards they are so amazing....
It never ceases to amaze me how people who have no swimming ability take the ocean's power for granted. I recently saw a video of 4 men who went into a shallow lake and all drown while one of their children stood by watching, completely oblivious of what was going on. They made no noise and seemed to dissappear into the water peacefully.
If you don't know how to swim, don't get in the water. It's as simple as that.
What’s the story around this? Where did it happen? I feel like I’ve heard about it but I don’t know the video
what’s more amazing to see is people who do have the ability to swim, know the ocean’s power yet choose to test their luck
My heart goes out to the poor life guards keeping the dead man out of the water
I was 17 when I saw my first death, working in aged care, doing my bin rounds when a resident just straight up fell onto the floor face first, the floors were concrete covered in lino, so without being too graphic, it was like a garden hose. Pretty horrific stuff, spoke to a lot of the nurses and the managers about it since I was young, still a bit weid about it but I can talk about it fine now. It's something you can't really explain to people, the emotions. Edit: I'm 33 now.
I’ve watched this show for years, and it still makes me feel good, sad happy and grounded, and good to know there are good people out there , these guys do an amazing job, so much pressure. Much respect 🙏
If I ever make it to Bondi, I’ll be sure to pay my respects
Such a great feel good show.
I have respect for the people who work on BondiRescue.
I saw my first body at 8 years old. Also a drowned man, washed up on the beach. Even though this episode is old, all my respects to the bondi-beach lifeguards.
Troy was 21 then? His birthdate was 1987.. So these episodes are from 2008?... Damn they must feel old watching themselves back on these episodes :D
Big respect to all the life guards here! you guys are incredible. God Bless them all
When I was in Nicaragua I experienced water like this, even bigger waves. And the rip was so so powerful. The waves look tiny from shore, but when you're under one they're massive. I was in peak physical condition and a super strong swimmer but if I wasn't, I'd be dead because I was exhausted getting back to shore and there were no lifeguards.
Having a dead body hanging off the back of your jet ski with a Hammerhead Shark lurking beneath the surface. My hats off to these guys. No thank you.
I’m a lifeguard, and I always watch Bondi Beach before work trying to figure out what to do if theres a shark even tho i litteraly work at a pool
I remember the first dead body I saw; I was 18 and it was the body of my neighbor. Her daughter was there, my brother was there, and all her friends. They came across the street to get me because they hadn't heard from her mother all night and when they went in her room they said she wasn't moving. So I grabbed my mom who was a CNA at the time and we ran over. It was pretty tough. I can't imagine how Troy feels having been holding onto the man and so close to him for so long. He did good though. I know this was filmed a long time ago but I hope he was able to talk about it.
Troy doesn't get enough credit for his skill, but more importantly his heart
I wish Michelle Khare would go and train as a Bondi Life Guard. That'd be a great episode for Michelle and Bondi Beach
I think everyone who works a job where people can die always remember the first death. I remember them all but my 1st was definitely the worst. I was in nursing school in the pedi ICU doing my clinicala mostly in an observation role. A toddler the same age as my son at home. Made eye contact w him as they rolled him in and there was this odd look in his eyes. He was sitting up on the bed as the rolled him into the room. Minutes later he coded. They worked for hours on him until Mom, young, like me at the time said to stop. He'd been beyond saving for a couple hrs but they work as long as Mom and Dad want just to help Mom and Dad to know beyond a doubt that nothing more can be done. His little face haunted me for weeks. Itd flash into my mind over and over and over. I'll never forget that little guy. They also allow parents and family to keep the room and hold the child's body as long as they want. Seeing his mama my age cradling him and sobbing for hours was just absolutely heartbreaking. But I again saw that look in a man's eyes a few weeks later and he too suddenly coded and died so now if I see that look I watch em like a hawk.
Fun fact,once u start watching u can’t stop
I can still remember everything when I had my first deceased patient as a medical student on my first week of real hospital work - from the name and face to what kind of weather it was outside and how the room looked like. It always stays with you
They were so respectful of the deceased patient. 💞
How very traumatic - you guys are incredibly brave 💜 we love you!
This one hit me hard... Dead bodies never leave your mind! Bless these Men
Thank to the service of the Bondi Rescue, at least the family of the victim will be able to bury their love one in peace.
Ihr seid Helden. Passt bitte immer auf euch auf. ❤
Thank you all for your service.
I gotta say I admire all the life guards at bondi its scaring in that situation. You guys always keep it professional and care for the people on the beach keep it up.
As a lifeguard just absolutely terrifying to witness something like this. Luckily I haven’t dealt with anything like this before but it’s something you never forget that’s for sure. Lifeguards are so important and I hope people realize the stuff we deal with can sometimes be traumatizing
I respect the lifeguards here so much it must be such a hard job ♥️
I’m a nurse and I can tell u that u never get used to seeing someone dead especially if they’re young I can’t believe it took an hour and they had to just sit out there holding the body that’s terrible
Love the 15c outside even colder in. Just a standard British summer
LMFAO right ... From Canada and I'm like praying for 15 degrees this weekend 🤣🤣
Yep try here in Scotland 🏴🤣
Yeah us Europeans would be praying for hot 15’ weather 😂
Just met Troy today on the beach and got to take a selfie :) nice guy, and hope he stays strong
Man it's wild how humans adapt to climates. The boys with jackets in 15° weather where I, living on the North Sea coast, would already break out in sweat above that temperature. But 30-40° on Bondi? I'd be dead.
This is super sad but I can’t stop watching the videos I love them sooooo much!
Here's me in Scotland thinking 15°C is a warm summers day.
And 20°C and up is a deadly heat wave, right? 😉
"Mid winter bondi 15 degrees out of the water and colder in" = early summer beach day in uk 🤣
2:03 winter bondi is warmer than spring wales 🤣
Did a little research, and the family thinks it was foul play. The man had a family, he was a strong swimmer, and had no reason to commit suicide
Because of the marks on the man's face, the family is convinced someone dumped his body in the water
Rest in peace Killen 🙏
You are all really amazing, handled this so well and respectfully. Risked your own lives to make sure the departed was brought back home 💞 this couldve been a missing persons case but you given closure and dignity to someone who might've never gotten that had you not been present
Petition to run bondi rescue on flighs coming into Australia
I was a deputy sheriff-coroner for 15 years. Death is a part of humans' natural cycle however, it can be traumatic to witness. In a position like lifeguard on Bondi Beach, the lifeguards will inevitably see death and the emotional fallout it causes to the victims' friends and family. The team of lifeguards seem very tight knit and cohesive as a team. I hope they take care of each other and respect the effect of dealing with death and trauma as a career can take on their mental health. Healthy stress coping strategies are key to develop early in their career. The old school thinking of "tough it out or this job is not for you" is garbage. When you have the responsibility of the lives of others' and your teammates, staying in effective physical AND MENTAL/EMOTIONAL shape is paramount. The lifeguards at Bondi are world class! Keep sharp mates, respect and support from the "States!
No ones ever gets used to seeing a dead person, except in a war zone. Respect
Your first one is the hardest but you have to look at the only thing you can you gave him back to his family for them to say goodbye very brave x
I love how Bondi rescue make the best videos it's so cool!
I love seeing the young people active in life and having so much passion for something they love which happens to be their job ♥️
Props to the camera man he swam with then
Can't think of any other way to say it "y'all are fantastic". Be safe 💙🙏💛 from South Alabama US
In the USA people often make fun of lifeguards... people don't realize that it is a very serious profession that requires a lot of expertise, training, and physical ability.
Big up Troy. That's a real man right there.
I remember my first dead body i was 18 as a CNA I sat with my patient for hours as she died. No one came to visit her she only had the hospital staff in her final days I cried for days I still remember her face and the death rattle in her final moments. That was 10 years ago
Somebody mentioned germany? Mensch Werner teil dir doch deine Kräfte ein.😂😂
10:34 😂Trying not to look directly at his patient. Talk about AWKWARD 😬. 😂
A year ago I was binging these every night and then I guess ran out of episodes at the time and now they are popping up again.
I feel so sorry for the man’s family. I am so amazed by lifeguards retrieving his body so they could lay him to rest properly. I would need some therapy after that if I was the lifeguard holding onto him. So sad :(
That’d be pretty traumatic having to literally be so intimate and close with the body to get it back safe. Especially being a lifeguard/bondi rescue they deal with plenty trauma but having it already be a body and not knowing how it got there who it is etc.. could we have saved them yesterday if it was a drowned swimmer that floated over there etc.