A tragic day at Bondi. In line with our message of surf safety we urge you (and your friends and family) to learn about rips, how to spot them and how to get out of them. If you'd like to learn more about rips, Lifeguard Jethro has some tips here: th-cam.com/video/vDknhf1s-FA/w-d-xo.html
How tragic for the family and lifeguards. My deepest condolences and thanks to the family for sharing their tragedy to illustrate just how dangerous and how quickly things can happen. Hugs to you.
Can we all appreciate Blake for a sec he stayed with the family when everything was chaotic. He was so calm, applause. They all did amazing and my respect is huge for everyone!
Y'all I started crying when the kid said, "I can't find my father," he didn't even know that his father was gone. He was so innocent. I hate that for them, hopefully they are living a good life now.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
Yes! They saved my parents’ lives once. They were stuck in a rip current. My parents taught us to swim sideways and not to the beach to get out of a rip at a very young age.
@Faylum1 and so do police, paramedics, and the morges , lifeguards dont see deaths nearly every day so are more fragile but it comes with the job just like every profession.
Absolute props to the producers for NOT showing the family receiving the official news of his passing. They kept this video extremely respectful for all involved.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
They just have moved to Australia like a week and probably he must be starting his practice there as a doctor, and then this happened so unexpectedly. And on top of it, it's the man's birthday. They probably went to the beach to celebrate. This is just so sad. Just really devastating
@@djh9816 what waste of money and time. Half the planet will never even see the ocean and it isn't hard to learn how to swim by yourself. It's a natural movement ingrained in your DNA. The fear of trying to swim is what holds people back.
@@muscleman125 Its not that much of a waste actually, just cause you won't ever see an ocean doesn't mean swimming is useless especially since there are lakes, rivers and man made bodies of water people can fall into. Imagine you are driving, lose control, survive the impact but die cause after your car crashed in the river you drown. Kind of a waste. And besides safety it also can provide healthy recreational facilities or just fun. Obviously I don't agree there should be a universal standard, but maybe that some things or places like holiday hotels may have the right to refuse you entry if you can't show proficiency in swimming. (for hotels at the beach or with waterparks)
18 years old and given the responsibility of calming down a distressed family. Honestly god bless everyone of these people. They may not have saved him, but at least they found him and his family can lay him to rest.
This is terribly sad. All my respect to the lifeguards; they looked for 45 minutes even when it could have been a false alarm but they wanted to be sure. That kind of commitment is so admirable. Not everyone could do their job. ALL MY ADMIRATION TO THEM.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
I feel really bad for Tom. He took his eyes off for a SECOND, and never saw him again. I can’t imagine the weight on him in that moment. All the life guards, I just can’t imagine. They’re such amazing people. They save so many. Lose so little, yet that one loss weighs heavier than all the people they saved.
But why do you need to put the binoculars down just to do a radio call.. seems dumb to me honestly they should be trained that when someone clearly needs help never take eyes off of them no matter what
@@caramello7460 it’s easy to think that, and imagine yourself having a different outcome. But consider how many individuals they rescue in a day. You do have to grab the walki talki, and that’s when you would naturally glance down. I’m sure that action they’ve done a million times without losing visuals after that brief moment.
@@samanthagolper5268 I just thought that the more they do it the better they get at it, especially the way they described his condition.. the guy said himself that only his head was showing and kept going under.. with their training they should know that means the persons almost goneskies and not to take their eyes off..: some people just put their hands up etc for help and those are the ones that they themselves also know have some time left before things get real bad..
I freaking LOVE that the lifeguard said if you’re still feeling bad about it by tomorrow it’s not a sign of weakness to reach out and talk to someone. There is anonymous phone lines etc. Like that’s amazing especially coming from a man because generally men struggle with expressing themselves unfortunately and for asking for help. What kind supportive people.
With gratitude to the family who, despite their grief, allowed this footage to be aired. The service this provides as a warning to all swimmers is enormous. May the family find some peace in the coming days and years knowing that their father and husband, a doctor, will continue to help save lives after his passing. 🙏🏼 .
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
@@randomlamelifeclips7593 Hes a doctor. i wonder if he was having it hard since coming to australia, and he really went to the beach to commit suicide. so his family could get a good payout from his health insurance as it would look like its a accident.
Such a sad story but certainly a cautionary tale… he died on his birthday a week after him and his family immigrated, I truly hope his loved ones are doing well.
i know your comment is 8 months old and this show is even older than that, but i read in an article from 2007 that his family moved back to mongolia right after his death, because he was the breadwinner of the family and the mother couldn’t do it on her own. :( really tragic. hopefully the kids and mother are doing better now, though.
@@anootnoot7192 I imagine they had to go back anyway as their visas would no longer be current with his death. They probably came in as immediate family of a skilled migrant
Tons of respect to the lifeguards. Losing someone right in front of you has to be a gut wrenching feeling and I hope none of them blame themselves. They train so hard just to keep people safe and they fly under the radar for appreciation. RIP Doctor, I have faith that your son will step up for your family and take care of them
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
@@blisss7456 i say it’s fine to be worried but for everyone to stare at him and his family as they are in a state of despair or shock, i think it’s common sense to not look. no?
I saw the police pulling a dead body from the Hudson River and parents were literally lifting their kids so they could see better. As soon as I realized what was happening, I moved on. So disturbing....
I'm so so glad they offer mental health services and make it clear that it is not weak to feel traumatized or upset. It's so devastating and my heart goes out to the victim's family, friends, and the lifeguards who fought so hard to bring him back. May he rest in peace.
I feel bad for the life guards and the family Public Service Announcement: lifeguards are only human they cannot be expected to see everyone. They will miss a couple times so PLEASE STAY BETWEEN THE FLAGS AND OUT OF BACKPACKERS.
I agree with you, honestly it's sad to see this happening but like you said there human. Sometimes I think people would forget that lifeguards have a mind of there own and people think that they have to be perfect because they have to save lives since it's there job. But a lot of the time lifeguards have so much on there plate that mistakes will be made and people would shame them for that. All we can do is follow there rules and try to be as safe as possible when swimming in the ocean.
@@katherinebutler4054 And if you've just arrived from a land locked country, and can't swim...... seriously, go to a swimming pool. Heartbreaking that this family lost their husband and dad, because they went to Bondi.
@@kiwisweetheart71 a colleague of mine from overseas says it's like a huge deal for people outside of Australia to go swimming at Bondi and many people have it as a key bucketlist item.
Speaking from experience, it's almost better. The guy I did CPR on was completely a lost cause, and when the paramedics ultimately brought out the white sheet it was easier to know that there was absolutely nothing else I could have done.
It’s good especially with young kids who’s family have gone missing in the water if u give them COR it will at least make the family know that you tried and have done everything you can. Even knowing there’s no hope it’s just to reassure people that you tried and not just gave up even though you know there is no hope.
my grandpa was found dead Thanksgiving morning, past noon. his lips were blue. he was very dead already. my uncle had to perform CPR on him for twenty minutes after he called 911... anuerism while he slept at least he passed peacefully. RIP grandpa ❤️
It still horrifies me how the general public seem to lose all common sense and crowd around a dying man. Curiosity doesn't cut it as an excuse - people need to have some respect and mind their own business.
I agree. I'm a very curious person and I really like medical stuff and rescues even if it's disturbing, sad, gory, etc.. However I understand not only is it important to stay way back (like at least five car lengths maybe?) but to also keep quiet. These people are trying to save someone's life and go with specific procedures while also staying calm. If you're curious and want to stand by to see what happens, I feel like that's fine but give LOTS of space and be absolutely quiet. When you see a rescue, the family of the victim is quiet possibly going to lose someone close to them, it's not entertainment.
that’s all i could think like how are people so oblivious to being respectful? someone collapsed at my work and so many customers stood staring through the closed door like ????
You didn’t see people right next to the lifeguards crowded around next to his dead body. It’s So Disrespectful. Give them some space for fucks sake!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree it is mortifying to me that people think it’s like a side show.peoples family is standing their hoping they live while a crowd is just stating why?
This is the anniversary of my little brother drowning, July 19th. He was in a small lake at a roped off beach. There were 2 lifeguards on duty but they were sitting under a tree because it was hot and they wanted some shade. I've wondered many times through the years how messed up they had to have been after losing a 7 year old in shallow water. My brother went to the beach with the kid across the street and his mom. She told my mom she'd watch the boys. I wondered how she's felt all these years later? I know they moved not too long after Mark died maybe a year later, if that. I'm 62 now and still miss my baby brother.
imagine pulling a wet body out of water at complete dead weight, the immense strength of these people, and the incredible mental power they must have to do this job. Much MUCH love to these amazing people, and the love ones of the man.
Lifeguard here, yes it is a very difficult job but that definitely is one of the easier parts, way way easier and safer for us if the person is limp/unconcious (especially on a beach when you dont need to pull them out vertically)
How the lifeguards carried on 45 minutes with out definite lead and then to hear that it was actually someone, so heartbreaking!! Yous guys do a amazing job!! 👏
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
I can't imagine how they feel, knowing they were so close to rescue, but yet so far. May he rest in peace, and I'm sorry for his family. :( Water is dangerous and if you're not a strong swimmer it's tough to navigate it.
@@gimpyrules6714 yo dude, chill. We’re talking about a father of 3 that passed. Tragic. Also some of the most experienced swimmers can drown in unsafe water.
@@gimpyrules6714 I was a beach lifeguard for a single summer. I quit after the 30'th person I rescued within 1 month that could not swim. Not was a poor swimmer. Legit could not swim and they went into the ocean. It makes no sense to me. People have no fear for some reason.
Don't know why I started to watch this but wish I hadn't. Tears were leaking from my eyes as my heart went out to his family and the lifeguards. A moment in time never forgotten. Lifeguards are modern day heroes and the next time they yell at you to move, do it immediately without hesitation. Kudos to these saviours. My thoughts with this young family in a new country...
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
As a former pool guard I have the ultimate respect for these guys... In 3 years of guarding I had 5 saves, and can remember almost everything about them. I doubt I will ever forget... and 4 of those were people who were helped to the side of the pool with no ill effects. 1 was an asthma attack in the water, she sucked in quite a bit of water struggling to breathe and we had to call an ambulance. But they in no way compare to fighting with tidal forces on an ocean beach, with constantly changing conditions and tens of thousands of people. And for them to have a safety record as high as it sounds is absolutely amazing, And the situation in this video is heartbreaking, because 2 guards knew they saw him having issues, but were unable to find him in the water. I mean that's the stuff of nightmares for a lifeguard.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
I agree, Green Eyes. This is the type of incident that causes nightmares for any first responder. But especially for the lifeguards. They saw him in the water alive then had to bring him out dead in front of his family. It’s an absolute hopeless and devastating feeling! I know. I’ve worked in many of these horrible situations. 🙏
I lived at Bondi for 13 years and the amount of untimely deaths leaves the area quite creepy at night, the dark water at night sends a chill down your spine.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
Imagine realizing your father or husband has died (on his birthday even) and having to wait for his body to be taken out of the water. The absolute horror. Poor family, absolutely heartbreaking. The lifeguards did everything they could and were amazing. Kudos to the volunteers for helping too!
That must be so hard to know that someone passed away right in front of you but you can’t see them. Bless the lifeguards and any other first responders that were there.👏✝️
It really is incredible that there is not a drowning nearly every day off that beach. With an average of thousands to tens of thousands of beach goers each day, the fact that there is only an official drowning once every few years is astounding. These lifeguards do an amazing job and I feel terrible that a single drowning weighs so heavily on them. Keep up the good work ladies and gents. You save lives virtually every day and the statistics prove out that you can't save literally everyone. RIP to the man and his family and hope the lifeguards find a measure of peace quickly as well.
I LOVE that the team leader said: *“if your feeling bad about it tomorrow, it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for someone to talk to”* Unfortunately that’s a misconception some people have, that wanting to talk is a sign of weakness when it’s 100% not weakness. It actually takes a lot of strength and courage to speak up and ask for help or ask to talk to someone.🖤
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
I was a lifeguard at a resort for a couple years in college. On days like the Fourth of July and Labor Day you can barely see the bottom of the pool because of all the heads in the water. I can only imagine how hard it is scan a literal ocean full of people while waves are breaking every couple seconds. These men and women have all of my respect
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
Much honor to this man and physician, and his generous and loving family for sharing their grief and message. We will learn from this loss and this gift. Thank you family for opening your hearts. Thank you Bondi Rescue for sharing your expertise and heartfelt emotions.
@@Kodiak1234 thank you for the correction! you’re correct - I wasn’t thinking the parent commenter meant specifically Bondi but they probably did. This was one of 8 deaths in January 2007 along NSW coastline, not bondi.
off topic but I love your kazuha pfp 😭🤚 also I’m pretty sure a couple months ago people drowned somewhere in Australia, I remember my health teacher telling us
@@ss11kk lol thanks and I'm just talking about Bondi, I think in one of their older videos they mentioned somthing about the last time someone died to drowning at their beach but idk anymore 🦵🏼
Hi Blake, i lost my father too when i was 18. Stay strong buddy, be there for your Mum. Your Dad will be with you in all that you do. Youre a legend the way you handled this horrendous day, stay strong.
These men did everything! You can tell they put their heart and soul into the search. I pray the family has peace. Thank you Lifeguards, aka LifeAngels to protect the public.
We can never forget that they also put their own lives at risk to rescue people, day after day. They never know when they go out on a call that they may be swept out to sea themselves in ferocious waves and rip tides and drown but they still do it. They are very courageous and have very kind hearts to do what they do.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
A genuine Grandma hug to his family, his friends, those viewing this AND the lifeguards, every single person moved by this tragic human experience. All I can do is send an ethereal hug.
Such a sad story, think the lifeguards need a drone to launch if a report of drowning to give an aerial view, would save time waiting for a helicopter.
100%, my dji drone takes not even 2 minutes to set up and launch. within 5 minutes of a report they could have searched around the entire zone. definitely could mean the difference between life and death
I mean, they use them for everything else now, it seems it would be close to the top of a priority list. Especially at a super busy beach like that! They were using a freaking drone on the beaches last yr trying to make sure ppl were social distancing & had masks on! 😂 We did neither & just smiled waved at the drones. Half expecting to have our hands slapped for non compliance in the great outdoors back at the parking lot. Doesn’t get more pathetic than that. So, if they can use drones at the beach for that crap, they can certainly employ them to actually save lives. Such a tragedy, all around.
From my calculations, this episode was 16 years ago. They said he was 40 years old and born in 1965. That would mean he would be 56 now (so it was 16 years ago). 16 years ago there probably weren’t advanced drones available to the public. If there were drones like that, the film crew would have had them. I’d bet a lot that they own drones currently.
@@olliewollie7844 you’re correct, although it was actually 14 years ago in 2007 - the man was turning 42. Either way this is likely why no drones were involved
And today was his birthday. God bless the life guards, cops, paramedics and the family for trying their hardest to help him. R.I.P Hope his dad is smiling down at his family and thankful for the help that they tried for him. Sadly it was too late ❤️🙏
This is so sad. He died on his birthday, pronounced dead in front of his family and his body was not found until 2-5 hours later. My man was a doctor. He helped patients recover.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
I think it’s the fact that Mongolia is a landlocked country and he went swimming for the first time where some of the worlds most dangerous currents are present
Still sad and though clearly no fault of the lifeguards since they were combing the water looking for a person they thought to be in trouble, oddly go vanish. For forty five minutes they searched for person unconscious, floating, struggling, underneath the waves and found nothing. No it's not their fault, still heartbreaking for them and it's sad. Condolences to the family. Rip
Nowadays people whip their phones out to start filming or taking selfies. I get really upset when that happens. It's just so disrespectful. It's a different story if you can help in any way.
@@elleimonoyama152 There's law in Germany that fines people heavily for "gaffer" (German term for filming the accident sites and emergency service in progress).
@Michael Peters that is why when there is an accident people should say to each other go away or try to help. If someone starts filming you should always ask them to stop it and delete it
@Michael Peters I think it's human nature to be curious. I know that I would be staying to watch too from a distance, but I definitely wouldn't be taking selfies or filming the incident to share with anyone or posting it on social media just to get likes or views. That's just completely unacceptable.
Stop blaming if u watch all the episodes hre the big waves pulled the people who just swim on the shore,no matter how smart u r when u go to the ocean and the waves caught u your brain will not work instant especially if u get panicked, and maybe that's what happened to him.
It’s because of the rips, on the surface it looks calmer but beneath the surface is where the current is that pulls you out. That’s the point of the flags. People see waves within the flags and think that’s too harsh and look down the beach at calmer water and head there not knowing or understanding enough about water.
10:31 That shoot tho... a mother taking photos of her child while in the background a dead body is dragged on the beach. Goosebumps. My heart is with the victims family.
@@timschmitt7550no they mean that that’s just terrible and sad that they didn’t know a dead body just meters away from them was being dragged while they were making a photo of memories 😢
My heart sank when the son reported his dad missing even though I knew what had happened. My heart and prayers go out to that family and to the lifeguards. Lifeguards = heroes and sometimes you forget they are just regular human beings because of all the incredible work they do. To watch their reactions and see their emotions on their faces was also heartbreaking. A tragic day indeed.
Props to Blake. Quick to mobilise, hes an absolute warrior of a sprinter and he went up high to scour the surf and also comforted the family. Dudes a trooper.
Thank you to this man’s family for letting us watch this, may he Rest In Peace. This is the most heartbreaking episode I’ve ever watched. I’m grateful to all lifeguards and believe they need much more recognition for all the hard work they do. Ocean safety is so important!
No, rephrase that, DO NOT GO INTO WATER UNSUPERVISED IF YOU CAANNOT SWIM. I can't swim so im always with somebody but its still safe to go in the water
This is the reason I learned how to swim by drowning 3 times but my cousins saved me now I know how to swim in 5ft by him letting go of me and me swimming for my dear life
@@ducky765 I mean, even if you’re with someone if you start drowning what do you think is gonna happen? You’ll either drown your friend who’s there with you trying to stay afloat or they’re going to have to leave you to get help.
people should appreciate lifeguards more. they don’t get enough acknowledgment for literally saving people’s lives. creds to you guys. your literally legends!
I've seen this quite a few times now. Every time it breaks my heart. As Australians, we learn at an early age to respect the water, stay between the flags, don't go into the water if we can't swim, watch for rips, etc. But for those who come from other countries, especially landlocked countries, I understand how the attraction of a beach like Bondi can be too much. My heart goes out to the lifeguards who searched for this man and in particular those who found him. A huge healing hug to the man's family who made the heartbreaking decision to show how their loved one left this world. Kudos to the production team for being mindful of the family while putting this segment. It is a stark reminder that tragedy can occur in an instant no matter how much we try to prevent it.
There was nothing they could do. He was missing for 3hours and his family didn’t tell the lifeguards until 3hours later. They searched endlessly and the outcome was devastating. May he rest in peice.
Someone commented they watched a longer video. And either the father went swimming by his own ir the family left earlier and he stayed to swim. It is sad that they didn't see the danger letting someone who can't swim in the ocean go alone into the water.
Although this is a terrible situation, I want to thank the life guards for their service on the beach. Keeping people alive, millions at a time, would be such a task, but they do their jobs extremely well and it hits hard when someone tragically passes away.
Only a week there and on his birthday…heartbreaking. RIP Good Sir. I hope the family has been able to recover. Came back to say thank you for letting the guys know it’s ok if they need to talk to someone about it. Mad respect for that!
This is actually a really old clip, it occured in 2007. Newspapers from that time reported the family went back to theyr original country the week afteras the father was the only income they had
I remember when this first aired on telly, it was a massive episode and everyone I remember talking to about it said that they ended up tearing up during it. It was just so heartbreaking to see them work so hard trying to find and help him and the man unfortunately lose his life. I think it was the first death shown on the show from memory and, despite people drowning more commonly than we'd like on Aussie beaches, to have every step recorded as they so desperately looked for him was so heartbreaking.
This is sad, I’m not religious, but I hope the best for his family. Lifeguards are so underrated, they work so much harder than people think, I have the feeling I’ll be driving down to Bondi Beach when we are able to and just kind of appreciating them
You don’t have to be religious to hope a family gets through something. These times call for people to be there to help one another, and I’m sure this event took place years ago. So I’m hoping that the family is ok now
These lifeguards felt they missed this one. But, these guys prevent hundreds of others from the same outcome. It's strange how "prevention" doesn't always seem like a saved life, but it is. Much respect to this amazing team.
@@arianawijaya1109 Oh i see. i was once in a lake in mongolia and it was deepish in some parts and shallow in others...i could stand but the currently was so strong it just pulled me. eventually it took to a very shallow area so i could stand....but that experience taught me how a seemingly calm looking lake can be so dangerous.
Not an expert but from previous episodes the beach has a lot of banks that lead into rips and people get knocked off them by waves. I dont know why anyone who can't swim would go above knee or even waist height in tidal water.
Heartbreaking. I was a lifeguard for 10 years. My worst fear was losing track of someone in the water. Thankfully, I never had that happen. For people who can't swim, the ocean is not your friend. My sympathy to his family and friends; and also to the lifeguards there that day.
I remember watching this when it first aired. The image of Tom's eyes scaning the water is forever engraved in my brain. You could just tell by the worry in them that this is not gonna end well. And when they found the poor bloke I felt absolutely heartbroken for him, his family and Reid who tried so hard. This is an episode I will never forget, I don't even wanna know how it affected the people involved.
How couldn't you be so devastated for the family. It wasn't easy to migrate from Mongolia and tried your best to get family to Australia for a better life. Then this happened on his birthday. Life is really unpredictable. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
they probably had their visas revoked too and sent back to Mongolia within a few weeks/months. They will have been allowed in on the grounds that their husband/father was a skilled worker. If he's passed away then they're probably not eligible anymore.
One thing that still bothers me about this. The lifeguards performed a full scale search for 45 minutes. That kind of thing is obvious. Wouldn't you see the lifeguards searching and check on all the members of your group? And knowing he couldn't swim, tell the lifeguards right away? Maybe it would still have been too late, maybe it was always too late. But the father was missing for TWO HOURS before the family bothered to alert the lifeguards. And they knew he could not swim.
Honestly people with no water experience mistake water as safe. No one will think oh it maybe my family member they're looking for. But to me yes it's pretty obvious. I grew up in a family of swim teachers who were certified rescuers as well, so it's been bred into me of dangerous water can be.
There is (or was) a longer original clip of this. I watched it a few years ago so forgive me because I don't remember the exact details, but they mention that either the dad went to the beach alone or the family went home and the dad stayed behind to enjoy the beach a little longer. So when the dad went underwater and the lifeguards were searching for him, his family wasn't at the beach. The son only went to the lifeguard station because the dad had not returned home by the designated time he had said he'd be home.
@@corynm92 not to be rude but people shouldn't be swimming in such dangerous waters alone, especially at Bondi. But that sucks the waiting and then having to check where your family is.
Although that poor man lost his life, you can not fault the fantastic response from all those involved. The water is so dangerous and if you can't swim, you must be 1000000 times more careful - it changes and creeps up on you like a wild predator.
This is by far, the most heart-wenching video I have seen from Bondi. I have no words to express how terrible I feel for the dear son, the father and the family. Everyone, PLEASE be careful when you're at a beach, (or swimming in any sort of water). PLEASE.
This is just proving that they aren’t miracle workers but they are incredible. They risk their lives every single day to save others it’s miraculous that this was there first tragic death in 5 years it just proves how incredible these men are and they deserve more praise for their efforts incredible I have so much respect for every single one of you and you should take pride in what you do because it is extraordinary and you deserve everything in your lives because you have given a second chance at life to so many all the best in the future ❤️
When Tom is on the radio and looking through the binoculars you can see his hands trembling. I can't imagine having a job this stressful and have so much thanks and gratefulness for all the lifeguards who do this job every day.
How awful 😔 The lifeguards were amazing, the fact they hadn't had a fatality for about 5 years shows it. I can imagine they were hard on themselves but they did their best. Thank you to the doctors family for allowing the world to see this and to raise awareness. I'm so sorry for you loss
This incident happened in 2007. The message about safety in the water is as relevant today as then. Continued thoughts with the man's family and friends.
Or just stick to the pool instead of the ocean. So many times these people the Bondi lifeguards are rescuing either don't know how to swim or are weak swimmers that can't handle anything deeper than chest deep water. Lack of common sense is ridiculous.
I wish people would stop putting so much trust in themselves and the ocean. If you can’t swim at all, don’t just assume you’ll be okay. Be smart about it. The ocean is wild and she can sweep you off a sandbank, off your feet in general, before you can blink. However, I do hope that this man’s family has been able to heal from this awful event. To the lifeguards, you did all that you could do.
I'm not sure what the thought process is for people like them. I'm born and bred on the island of Hawaii and grew up in the ocean my whole life. I am a strong swimmer, with many water skills/knowledge, but, still, I am very cautious about going into any body of water I'm not familiar with. I recently , on my way to have a surf, came across some tourists, a mum and two young kids about to enter into a super rocky and steep drop part of the beach. I suggested to them that farther down would be a better entry point. They thanked me and I informed her of the current being strong today. The mum said to me, "oh, they've taken swimming lessons." My thought to that was, just because you can navigate the pool and the water in your area doesn't mean they'll be able to navigate the ocean here. It is that kind of arrogant attitude or cluelessness that often gets people into trouble. Most of my friends, who are lifeguards, deal with this kind of attitude everyday. Most of them are tourists.
@@puidemare2337 wow. I can only imagine how bad it is over your way. I grew up in pools and spent occasional time in the ocean. I’m from the East Coast and I’m a decent swimmer, but I got caught in a rough spot in the ocean once last summer. I’m just glad I knew how to get out of it. I’m like you, I don’t think people realize just how different the ocean is from any other body or water.
@@puidemare2337 Your words are "pure harmony", that has a message that everyone should read. I live on an island (NZ), we too are surrounded by water, and we have "people, like you mentioned", who go to the beach, can not swim, are not proficient in swimming, wear inappropriate clothing to swim in, do not understand the power of sea water, ignore Lifeguard warnings, and get into trouble. Guess who comes to the rescue? If you can find any data on line - look up Piha Beach, West Coast N.I/NZ is notorious for drownings.
Its a terrible tragedy for this family, but I am not trying to be insensitive, but I do not understand the amount of people, who cannot swim going out into some of the roughest waters with under tows, riffs without a life jacket. How very sad for this family, my deepest sympathies
Unfortunately it is a cultural thing. Aussie beaches are some of the most dangerous beaches in the world. Especially compared to areas of Asia. Alot of tourists do not realise how dangerous the beaches are here as they would be comparing them to either beaches they been to on other trips or from their home country. It is easy for us to say as Aussies 'why didn't they learn to swim?' Or 'how come they didn't know it was dangerous?' We spent our whole lives being taught and shown for how dangerous it can be, Unfortunately not everyone was taught it.
It seems incomprehensible to Australians because we have a pervasive beach safety culture that we're taught about since childhood. It's common sense to us because we learn it so early. Sadly it's not ingrained knowledge for much of the rest of the world, and the sunny carefree vibe of places like Bondi can completely mask the danger.
@@alittlebirdysaid I am German and know the north and east sea/beach from day trips. My mother told me all this possible dangers from water. I think it is rather a lack of education / an educational problem.
Ya one of the lifeguards said in a different video that it just doesn’t make sense to get in if you can’t swim. If you can’t fly, you don’t jump off cliffs was his comparison. It’s so sad, but it must be an educational thing bc I can’t wrap my brain around why you’d get in the water without knowing how to swim
@@itslexigee3207 Alot of people assume that the ocean floor is flat and don't realise they are standing on an sandbank. They might only be in the water wasn't deep and they probably thinking it's fine because they can stand up. Unfortunately when the water gets a bit rough it can push them off the sandbank and get in trouble. It's a horrible tragedy but I can see why people who don't swim go into the water. They have most likely done it countless of times at safer beaches without realising the risk
He was probably exhausted from trying to swim against the rip tide and couldn't keep his head above water and just went under. It's bad enough swimming against the rip tide like the lifeguards do when they're well trained and strong swimmers. What a terrible tragedy.
This is SO important for people to understand, to not take the Ocean, or any body of water as a grain of salt. In my youth, I swam so well, but Ocean's, and Rivers, and lakes are SO different! I am from the USA, yet I do not live anywhere near an Ocean. I'm not doing well health wise, and it is something I want to see before its my time. I had a friend who drowned in a river years ago. He was a good person who should have lived a very long and happy life. It still hurts to this day, and we were so much younger then.... Thank you for what you do!!
These lifeguards are amazingly good at what they do, sadly I witnessed two drownings in Greece whilst on holidays it was early morning and unfortunately there was no lifeguards or any resuscitation and a while before an ambulance came on the scene in these situations be in treacherous sea waters there should be expert lifeguards on a daily watch not just a red flag. Very upsetting to witness two people dying between 10 feet of each other and nothing you can do except stand there in shock
Huge shoutout to the producers for keeping this moment as respectful for the victim’s family as possible. Not only did they not show the victim’s body at all, but they even left out the music to honor that moment of silence. Also huge shoutout to the lifeguards for spending all that time looking for the victim when it could’ve been just a false alarm
And this clip is from 14 years ago (2007). So to be doing that kind of stuff back then and also having free anonymous counselling is wayyyy ahead of its time.
I'm glad that Hopps decided to do that, it's really encouraging to see a boss understand his employees' need so well. It may be because Hopps is more than a paper pusher boss.
They should totally get some drones to monitor the water from above. Since they mention they cant see above the waves when in the water. There has to be some kind of system out there using drones for purposes like these.
My heart goes out to his family - a week into their new life, they go to the beach to celebrate his birthday and this happens. Amazingly brave of them to allow this video to be made to warn others of the dangers.
Thank you to the family who supported this being shared. That is as brave as these lifeguards. I am sorry for the loss you all experienced. Much love to you all
A tragic day at Bondi. In line with our message of surf safety we urge you (and your friends and family) to learn about rips, how to spot them and how to get out of them. If you'd like to learn more about rips, Lifeguard Jethro has some tips here: th-cam.com/video/vDknhf1s-FA/w-d-xo.html
Just keep in mind you guys did everything to save him which is what matters the most and it's not your fault at all. Besides, you guys are awesome!
On his birthday, and they just moved there. I’m so sorry for this family. What an unbearable loss. 😢💔
Hi
How tragic for the family and lifeguards. My deepest condolences and thanks to the family for sharing their tragedy to illustrate just how dangerous and how quickly things can happen. Hugs to you.
When did this happen?
Can we all appreciate Blake for a sec he stayed with the family when everything was chaotic. He was so calm, applause. They all did amazing and my respect is huge for everyone!
Ik. 👏👏👏 for the lifeguards
I think it is mandatory for them to stay with the family, because if the person shows up from the beach, lifeguards would stop research rightaway.
@@lamaffi93 yes. but he was still very calm and kept the family calm. he could've made them panic even more
And he’s only 18. Ridiculously professional and mature. Mad respect.
yeah what respect for monetizing someone else's trauma
Y'all I started crying when the kid said, "I can't find my father," he didn't even know that his father was gone. He was so innocent. I hate that for them, hopefully they are living a good life now.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
@@spicydramarama852 Amen 🙏🏽
So sad my baby cousin died yesterday drowned in the beach . And her birthday is today, she would have been 18 .
@@pretty_lilcryer2926 sorry for ur loss❤
@@pretty_lilcryer2926im very sorry for your loss but you Said your cousin was a baby? And that She would have been 18 i dont understand
Lifeguards are so underrated. They have to deal with such heartbreaking and tragic events often and most people ignore that
@Faylum1 Not just firefighters, pretty much all emergency services.
True 💕 respect all lifeguards around the world 🌎
Yes! They saved my parents’ lives once. They were stuck in a rip current. My parents taught us to swim sideways and not to the beach to get out of a rip at a very young age.
Completely agree.
@Faylum1 and so do police, paramedics, and the morges ,
lifeguards dont see deaths nearly every day so are more fragile but it comes with the job just like every profession.
Absolute props to the producers for NOT showing the family receiving the official news of his passing. They kept this video extremely respectful for all involved.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
Shut up
@@spicydramarama852 not a good time man
@@spicydramarama852 can you not?
@@spicydramarama852 He was probably a Buddhist since he was from Mongolia.
They just have moved to Australia like a week and probably he must be starting his practice there as a doctor, and then this happened so unexpectedly. And on top of it, it's the man's birthday. They probably went to the beach to celebrate. This is just so sad. Just really devastating
this could be a reason to make basic swimming lessons mandatory all over the world
@@djh9816 what waste of money and time. Half the planet will never even see the ocean and it isn't hard to learn how to swim by yourself. It's a natural movement ingrained in your DNA. The fear of trying to swim is what holds people back.
Why would that man not have been more aware? My god
@@muscleman125
Its not that much of a waste actually, just cause you won't ever see an ocean doesn't mean swimming is useless especially since there are lakes, rivers and man made bodies of water people can fall into. Imagine you are driving, lose control, survive the impact but die cause after your car crashed in the river you drown. Kind of a waste.
And besides safety it also can provide healthy recreational facilities or just fun. Obviously I don't agree there should be a universal standard, but maybe that some things or places like holiday hotels may have the right to refuse you entry if you can't show proficiency in swimming. (for hotels at the beach or with waterparks)
@@muscleman125 you sound like a pleasant person 😒
He was a father, a doctor, and it was his birthday… absolutely heartbreaking 💔
And a husband :(
It is 🤯😭
@@Mster_J You should be ashamed! It's not funny to LAUGH at someone's father being found dead! THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK!!! 😠
@@Fr0gyz0ff absolutely, people have no respect
@@Mster_J Ya really can’t trust a person who uses the sideways laughing emoji
18 years old and given the responsibility of calming down a distressed family. Honestly god bless everyone of these people. They may not have saved him, but at least they found him and his family can lay him to rest.
I was going to say the same thing. What a crazy responsibility he got hit with that i would have never thought of. These guys really are heroes
This is terribly sad.
All my respect to the lifeguards; they looked for 45 minutes even when it could have been a false alarm but they wanted to be sure. That kind of commitment is so admirable. Not everyone could do their job. ALL MY ADMIRATION TO THEM.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
@@spicydramarama852 bruh
@@babdabubda5266 go away
I feel really bad for Tom. He took his eyes off for a SECOND, and never saw him again. I can’t imagine the weight on him in that moment. All the life guards, I just can’t imagine. They’re such amazing people. They save so many. Lose so little, yet that one loss weighs heavier than all the people they saved.
But why do you need to put the binoculars down just to do a radio call.. seems dumb to me honestly they should be trained that when someone clearly needs help never take eyes off of them no matter what
ikr. the family's loss hits hard too
@@caramello7460 that's not a helpful nor kind comment.
@@caramello7460 it’s easy to think that, and imagine yourself having a different outcome. But consider how many individuals they rescue in a day. You do have to grab the walki talki, and that’s when you would naturally glance down. I’m sure that action they’ve done a million times without losing visuals after that brief moment.
@@samanthagolper5268 I just thought that the more they do it the better they get at it, especially the way they described his condition.. the guy said himself that only his head was showing and kept going under.. with their training they should know that means the persons almost goneskies and not to take their eyes off..: some people just put their hands up etc for help and those are the ones that they themselves also know have some time left before things get real bad..
I freaking LOVE that the lifeguard said if you’re still feeling bad about it by tomorrow it’s not a sign of weakness to reach out and talk to someone. There is anonymous phone lines etc. Like that’s amazing especially coming from a man because generally men struggle with expressing themselves unfortunately and for asking for help. What kind supportive people.
I agree, that was a really sweet moment. Looking out for the younger guys
True, more men need to show other men that they're there for them.
With gratitude to the family who, despite their grief, allowed this footage to be aired. The service this provides as a warning to all swimmers is enormous.
May the family find some peace in the coming days and years knowing that their father and husband, a doctor, will continue to help save lives after his passing. 🙏🏼 .
Well said, thank you❤️
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16, John 3:17.
I agree.
@@spicydramarama852 Could you stop writing it here?
When his wife said he can’t swim, that was it man. Don’t go into open water if you can’t swim
or stay VERY close to shore, like max thigh depth
Sometimes currents drag you out without warning and very suddenly, it could have happened unexpectedly.
@@randomlamelifeclips7593 Hes a doctor. i wonder if he was having it hard since coming to australia, and he really went to the beach to commit suicide. so his family could get a good payout from his health insurance as it would look like its a accident.
Soulsreaper tf is wrong with you?
@@soulsreaper7145 Good Lord, you watch too much TV. Go outside and get some fresh air.
Such a sad story but certainly a cautionary tale… he died on his birthday a week after him and his family immigrated, I truly hope his loved ones are doing well.
Likewise
Pray for the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
i know your comment is 8 months old and this show is even older than that, but i read in an article from 2007 that his family moved back to mongolia right after his death, because he was the breadwinner of the family and the mother couldn’t do it on her own. :( really tragic. hopefully the kids and mother are doing better now, though.
Dying on your birthday is probably one of the worst days you can die on.
@@anootnoot7192 I imagine they had to go back anyway as their visas would no longer be current with his death. They probably came in as immediate family of a skilled migrant
the most upsetting thing is that he drowned on his birthday, rest in peace. All love and support to his family from Australia.
İ was looking to see if anyone else had noticed that in the video how irionic and sad is it that his birth and death date are the same 😢
and just a week after he got there
RIP 🪦
Tons of respect to the lifeguards. Losing someone right in front of you has to be a gut wrenching feeling and I hope none of them blame themselves. They train so hard just to keep people safe and they fly under the radar for appreciation. RIP Doctor, I have faith that your son will step up for your family and take care of them
Why should a boy have to take care of his family he is still a child. That is the mothers role
Not in their culture. It’s the fathers responsibility then the eldest son responsibility to care of the family if anything happens to the father.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
@@spicydramarama852 can you quit the spam please
The camera crew did a wonderful job of not filming the man who passed away. thank you for the respect.
I'm sure it was filmed, but the bosses that care about ratings and people complaining/pressure, don't put it in the show.
Did he die?
@@eaglee9192 sadly ya😣
@@eaglee9192 it's in the fucking title
@VVoOꟻF yup saw it
Bless them. Absolute heroes. Must be such a hard job, both physically and emotionally.
i hate that everyone just stares with their kids and families…you- you don’t wanna maybe take your kids away from a dead man???
Why does it bother you that they are worried
@@blisss7456 i say it’s fine to be worried but for everyone to stare at him and his family as they are in a state of despair or shock, i think it’s common sense to not look. no?
People are aloud to be curious it shows they care
@@thisisoj9113 not the time to crowd around they should be respectful
I saw the police pulling a dead body from the Hudson River and parents were literally lifting their kids so they could see better. As soon as I realized what was happening, I moved on. So disturbing....
I'm so so glad they offer mental health services and make it clear that it is not weak to feel traumatized or upset. It's so devastating and my heart goes out to the victim's family, friends, and the lifeguards who fought so hard to bring him back. May he rest in peace.
I feel bad for the life guards and the family Public Service Announcement: lifeguards are only human they cannot be expected to see everyone. They will miss a couple times so PLEASE STAY BETWEEN THE FLAGS AND OUT OF BACKPACKERS.
I agree with you, honestly it's sad to see this happening but like you said there human. Sometimes I think people would forget that lifeguards have a mind of there own and people think that they have to be perfect because they have to save lives since it's there job. But a lot of the time lifeguards have so much on there plate that mistakes will be made and people would shame them for that. All we can do is follow there rules and try to be as safe as possible when swimming in the ocean.
And for everyone’s sake, don’t go in the water alone, or at all, if you can’t swim. Even at waist deep you can be knocked over and/or sucked out.
@@katherinebutler4054 and use some floating device or life vest.
@@katherinebutler4054 And if you've just arrived from a land locked country, and can't swim...... seriously, go to a swimming pool. Heartbreaking that this family lost their husband and dad, because they went to Bondi.
@@kiwisweetheart71 a colleague of mine from overseas says it's like a huge deal for people outside of Australia to go swimming at Bondi and many people have it as a key bucketlist item.
So sad this happened on his birthday. Rip doctor
Sum Ting Wong yeah I do that but I was just saying it was sad
Ya like when it mom said today I’d his birthday I was like 😳😳😳😳😳
Wasn't that good of a doc if he's trying to swim in the ocean when he can't swim
@@gimpyrules6714
You are a terrible person
Awww R.I.P.
I can’t imagine how horrible it would be to have to give CPR to somebody that you know is already gone with no chance of coming back…
Speaking from experience, it's almost better. The guy I did CPR on was completely a lost cause, and when the paramedics ultimately brought out the white sheet it was easier to know that there was absolutely nothing else I could have done.
At work we always do CPR especially if the family is there. We want them to know that we tried everything.
It’s good especially with young kids who’s family have gone missing in the water if u give them COR it will at least make the family know that you tried and have done everything you can. Even knowing there’s no hope it’s just to reassure people that you tried and not just gave up even though you know there is no hope.
my grandpa was found dead Thanksgiving morning, past noon. his lips were blue. he was very dead already. my uncle had to perform CPR on him for twenty minutes after he called 911... anuerism while he slept at least he passed peacefully. RIP grandpa ❤️
it's not their job to declare that someone is dead, it is a bit weird that paramedics aren't actually on scene though
It still horrifies me how the general public seem to lose all common sense and crowd around a dying man. Curiosity doesn't cut it as an excuse - people need to have some respect and mind their own business.
I agree. I'm a very curious person and I really like medical stuff and rescues even if it's disturbing, sad, gory, etc.. However I understand not only is it important to stay way back (like at least five car lengths maybe?) but to also keep quiet. These people are trying to save someone's life and go with specific procedures while also staying calm. If you're curious and want to stand by to see what happens, I feel like that's fine but give LOTS of space and be absolutely quiet.
When you see a rescue, the family of the victim is quiet possibly going to lose someone close to them, it's not entertainment.
that’s all i could think like how are people so oblivious to being respectful? someone collapsed at my work and so many customers stood staring through the closed door like ????
You didn’t see people right next to the lifeguards crowded around next to his dead body. It’s So Disrespectful. Give them some space for fucks sake!!!!!!!!!!!
There was 5x more people crowded around whenever it was an unconscious topless young girl...😠
I agree it is mortifying to me that people think it’s like a side show.peoples family is standing their hoping they live while a crowd is just stating why?
This is the anniversary of my little brother drowning, July 19th. He was in a small lake at a roped off beach. There were 2 lifeguards on duty but they were sitting under a tree because it was hot and they wanted some shade. I've wondered many times through the years how messed up they had to have been after losing a 7 year old in shallow water. My brother went to the beach with the kid across the street and his mom. She told my mom she'd watch the boys. I wondered how she's felt all these years later? I know they moved not too long after Mark died maybe a year later, if that. I'm 62 now and still miss my baby brother.
im really sorry sharon, it's so heartbreaking, I'm deeply sorry
This is really sad... your little brother may fly high..
So sorry for your loss
Kinda sounds like my mums story don't worry he is in a much better place
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
imagine pulling a wet body out of water at complete dead weight, the immense strength of these people, and the incredible mental power they must have to do this job. Much MUCH love to these amazing people, and the love ones of the man.
The body becomes like a balloon so I figure it floats and such pretty easily
@@borkboxtv8167Don’t discredit their work, how about YOU try pull a dead body out of the water
Lifeguard here, yes it is a very difficult job but that definitely is one of the easier parts, way way easier and safer for us if the person is limp/unconcious (especially on a beach when you dont need to pull them out vertically)
Lifeguards deserve so much credit and people sometimes ignore it
Yess they save so many lives daily and some people don’t give them credit
How the lifeguards carried on 45 minutes with out definite lead and then to hear that it was actually someone, so heartbreaking!! Yous guys do a amazing job!! 👏
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
@@spicydramarama852 Are you mental?
I can't imagine how they feel, knowing they were so close to rescue, but yet so far. May he rest in peace, and I'm sorry for his family.
:( Water is dangerous and if you're not a strong swimmer it's tough to navigate it.
I'd be more pissed some idiot went to a fuckining beach but he can't swim
@@gimpyrules6714 yo dude, chill. We’re talking about a father of 3 that passed. Tragic. Also some of the most experienced swimmers can drown in unsafe water.
@@Thatisawhacksandwhich yes they can, you missed my point, don't swim in the ocean if you can't swim
@@gimpyrules6714 I was a beach lifeguard for a single summer. I quit after the 30'th person I rescued within 1 month that could not swim. Not was a poor swimmer. Legit could not swim and they went into the ocean. It makes no sense to me. People have no fear for some reason.
@@larryjohnson3087 is your job as a lifeguard easy?
This must be horrible for Reidy 😔
I send all my love to his family and Reidy ❤️
Keep your head up
Fr
@ISISraHELL local authorities aren’t going to care what you say lol
Did you know that ready is my famiky friend haha!
@@tilly7028 but you can't even spell his name correctly?
@@tilly7028 some family friend that you can't even spell his name correctly..its actually Reidy
Don't know why I started to watch this but wish I hadn't. Tears were leaking from my eyes as my heart went out to his family and the lifeguards. A moment in time never forgotten. Lifeguards are modern day heroes and the next time they yell at you to move, do it immediately without hesitation. Kudos to these saviours. My thoughts with this young family in a new country...
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
As a former pool guard I have the ultimate respect for these guys... In 3 years of guarding I had 5 saves, and can remember almost everything about them. I doubt I will ever forget... and 4 of those were people who were helped to the side of the pool with no ill effects. 1 was an asthma attack in the water, she sucked in quite a bit of water struggling to breathe and we had to call an ambulance. But they in no way compare to fighting with tidal forces on an ocean beach, with constantly changing conditions and tens of thousands of people. And for them to have a safety record as high as it sounds is absolutely amazing, And the situation in this video is heartbreaking, because 2 guards knew they saw him having issues, but were unable to find him in the water. I mean that's the stuff of nightmares for a lifeguard.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
@@spicydramarama852 this is not the right place for that, my friend.
Heroes. I hope they are able to get the help they need to process this trauma. Thank you for the sacrifice and work you carry out!
I agree, Green Eyes. This is the type of incident that causes nightmares for any first responder. But especially for the lifeguards. They saw him in the water alive then had to bring him out dead in front of his family. It’s an absolute hopeless and devastating feeling!
I know. I’ve worked in many of these horrible situations. 🙏
and the onlookers too, this is a horrible life altering event for all involved
@@ciara2837 Amen! 🙌
Absolute legends, each and every one of them..... the support and love for each other is amazing..
@@ciara2837 Definitely xoxo
I lived at Bondi for 13 years and the amount of untimely deaths leaves the area quite creepy at night, the dark water at night sends a chill down your spine.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
Imagine realizing your father or husband has died (on his birthday even) and having to wait for his body to be taken out of the water. The absolute horror. Poor family, absolutely heartbreaking. The lifeguards did everything they could and were amazing. Kudos to the volunteers for helping too!
10:32 such a surreal image: a dad taking a photo of his son right next to where there is a deceased dad being dragged out.
And they probably didn't even realize what was happening either.
I nearly cried
they probably thought they were filming a tv show or something
i mean look at all the equipment..
That must be so hard to know that someone passed away right in front of you but you can’t see them. Bless the lifeguards and any other first responders that were there.👏✝️
It really is incredible that there is not a drowning nearly every day off that beach. With an average of thousands to tens of thousands of beach goers each day, the fact that there is only an official drowning once every few years is astounding. These lifeguards do an amazing job and I feel terrible that a single drowning weighs so heavily on them. Keep up the good work ladies and gents. You save lives virtually every day and the statistics prove out that you can't save literally everyone. RIP to the man and his family and hope the lifeguards find a measure of peace quickly as well.
I LOVE that the team leader said:
*“if your feeling bad about it tomorrow, it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for someone to talk to”*
Unfortunately that’s a misconception some people have, that wanting to talk is a sign of weakness when it’s 100% not weakness. It actually takes a lot of strength and courage to speak up and ask for help or ask to talk to someone.🖤
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
Well it is a sign of weakness but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing
@@djbabyboi3556 it literally is though you get help when you are weak to get stronger like I said not a bad thing
@@aspart2842no. you’re strong to ask for help because mentally it’s a hard thing to do. needing to ask for help is not weakness, everyone is human.
“He can’t swim” you know right then and there. The fact it was his birthday🥺
shame it happened on his birthday
@@elephantwellyphant6866 it doesnt really matter when
@@elephantwellyphant6866 Would you like it if your dad died on his birthday
Emoji ruined it.
@@choccymilkconnoisseur2775 who cares..
That cold feeling when you connect the title to the missing man with a family
I was a lifeguard at a resort for a couple years in college. On days like the Fourth of July and Labor Day you can barely see the bottom of the pool because of all the heads in the water. I can only imagine how hard it is scan a literal ocean full of people while waves are breaking every couple seconds. These men and women have all of my respect
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
Much honor to this man and physician, and his generous and loving family for sharing their grief and message. We will learn from this loss and this gift. Thank you family for opening your hearts. Thank you Bondi Rescue for sharing your expertise and heartfelt emotions.
Wasn't this the first time someone actually died from drowning in years? Props to the lifeguards for keeping thousands of people safe every year
I don’t think so. I read an article on this gentleman and it said he was one of 8 drownings that January :(
@@elsie3724 that would have been around the country, not Bondi beach. Most people drown at rivers, beaches that are not patrolled
@@Kodiak1234 thank you for the correction! you’re correct - I wasn’t thinking the parent commenter meant specifically Bondi but they probably did. This was one of 8 deaths in January 2007 along NSW coastline, not bondi.
off topic but I love your kazuha pfp 😭🤚 also I’m pretty sure a couple months ago people drowned somewhere in Australia, I remember my health teacher telling us
@@ss11kk lol thanks and I'm just talking about Bondi, I think in one of their older videos they mentioned somthing about the last time someone died to drowning at their beach but idk anymore 🦵🏼
Hi Blake, i lost my father too when i was 18. Stay strong buddy, be there for your Mum. Your Dad will be with you in all that you do. Youre a legend the way you handled this horrendous day, stay strong.
These men did everything! You can tell they put their heart and soul into the search. I pray the family has peace.
Thank you Lifeguards, aka LifeAngels to protect the public.
We can never forget that they also put their own lives at risk to rescue people, day after day. They never know when they go out on a call that they may be swept out to sea themselves in ferocious waves and rip tides and drown but they still do it. They are very courageous and have very kind hearts to do what they do.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
A genuine Grandma hug to his family, his friends, those viewing this AND the lifeguards, every single person moved by this tragic human experience. All I can do is send an ethereal hug.
Such a sad story, think the lifeguards need a drone to launch if a report of drowning to give an aerial view, would save time waiting for a helicopter.
What a brilliant idea! I think you might want to email them and suggest it because I think it's a great idea and I think it could save lives.
100%, my dji drone takes not even 2 minutes to set up and launch. within 5 minutes of a report they could have searched around the entire zone. definitely could mean the difference between life and death
I mean, they use them for everything else now, it seems it would be close to the top of a priority list.
Especially at a super busy beach like that!
They were using a freaking drone on the beaches last yr trying to make sure ppl were social distancing & had masks on! 😂
We did neither & just smiled waved at the drones. Half expecting to have our hands slapped for non compliance in the great outdoors back at the parking lot.
Doesn’t get more pathetic than that.
So, if they can use drones at the beach for that crap, they can certainly employ them to actually save lives.
Such a tragedy, all around.
From my calculations, this episode was 16 years ago. They said he was 40 years old and born in 1965. That would mean he would be 56 now (so it was 16 years ago). 16 years ago there probably weren’t advanced drones available to the public. If there were drones like that, the film crew would have had them. I’d bet a lot that they own drones currently.
@@olliewollie7844 you’re correct, although it was actually 14 years ago in 2007 - the man was turning 42. Either way this is likely why no drones were involved
And today was his birthday. God bless the life guards, cops, paramedics and the family for trying their hardest to help him. R.I.P Hope his dad is smiling down at his family and thankful for the help that they tried for him. Sadly it was too late ❤️🙏
This is so sad. He died on his birthday, pronounced dead in front of his family and his body was not found until 2-5 hours later. My man was a doctor. He helped patients recover.
And then they all got deported back to Mongolia ):
They did everything they could.. Rip
@@jessicanordstrom8816 really?
@@naughtypanda5858 yeah unfortunately/:
@@jessicanordstrom8816 how come? Do you know
Literally took my breath away and started crying as the family answered the questions at 9:14. I couldn't imagine
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17.
So fricken sad but I’ll never understand why people who can’t swim still choose to go swimming in places where they can lose their lives.
I think it’s the fact that Mongolia is a landlocked country and he went swimming for the first time where some of the worlds most dangerous currents are present
No common sense unfortunately
@@boblowski4209 He’s a doctor aswell
Apparently he wasn't swimming, he lost his footing and the rip current dragged him away. It was a accident.
Unfortunately a lot of people, especially in a landlocked country don’t realize the dangers of the ocean and how the undercurrents work..
Still sad and though clearly no fault of the lifeguards since they were combing the water looking for a person they thought to be in trouble, oddly go vanish. For forty five minutes they searched for person unconscious, floating, struggling, underneath the waves and found nothing. No it's not their fault, still heartbreaking for them and it's sad. Condolences to the family. Rip
I find it disgusting that people just stand around to watch a dead guy try and be resuscitated and have kids there as well is absolutely idiotic
Nowadays people whip their phones out to start filming or taking selfies. I get really upset when that happens. It's just so disrespectful. It's a different story if you can help in any way.
@@elleimonoyama152 There's law in Germany that fines people heavily for "gaffer" (German term for filming the accident sites and emergency service in progress).
I get your point but we did all click on this video...
@Michael Peters that is why when there is an accident people should say to each other go away or try to help. If someone starts filming you should always ask them to stop it and delete it
@Michael Peters I think it's human nature to be curious. I know that I would be staying to watch too from a distance, but I definitely wouldn't be taking selfies or filming the incident to share with anyone or posting it on social media just to get likes or views. That's just completely unacceptable.
Oh man that's really tragic. People who can't swim should not be going into dangerous ocean waters like these. I am so sorry for his son and wife. 🙏
There must be some common sense in a doctor to know not to swim in an unpredictable sea when they know they can’t swim. Like it’s crazy
@@chloesmith7504 yeah. Even super book smart people sometimes have no intelligence when it comes to common sense.
Stop blaming if u watch all the episodes hre the big waves pulled the people who just swim on the shore,no matter how smart u r when u go to the ocean and the waves caught u your brain will not work instant especially if u get panicked, and maybe that's what happened to him.
@@lotusgift4212 no they said in the episode he COULD NOT SWIM. Go rewatch it silly goose.
It’s because of the rips, on the surface it looks calmer but beneath the surface is where the current is that pulls you out. That’s the point of the flags. People see waves within the flags and think that’s too harsh and look down the beach at calmer water and head there not knowing or understanding enough about water.
10:31 That shoot tho... a mother taking photos of her child while in the background a dead body is dragged on the beach. Goosebumps. My heart is with the victims family.
That's actually terrifying
oh my, didn’t even notice that..
well it is possible (and I think likely) the did not know a dead body is dragged on the beach, so I don't understand your comment
@@timschmitt7550no they mean that that’s just terrible and sad that they didn’t know a dead body just meters away from them was being dragged while they were making a photo of memories 😢
@@stonefruitlover true, but afterwards, the family had the option to refuse for the bits that they filmed to be released.
My heart sank when the son reported his dad missing even though I knew what had happened. My heart and prayers go out to that family and to the lifeguards. Lifeguards = heroes and sometimes you forget they are just regular human beings because of all the incredible work they do. To watch their reactions and see their emotions on their faces was also heartbreaking. A tragic day indeed.
I love that they provide counseling for the lifeguards. I cannot imagine dealing with something like that.
Props to Blake. Quick to mobilise, hes an absolute warrior of a sprinter and he went up high to scour the surf and also comforted the family. Dudes a trooper.
Thank you to this man’s family for letting us watch this, may he Rest In Peace. This is the most heartbreaking episode I’ve ever watched. I’m grateful to all lifeguards and believe they need much more recognition for all the hard work they do. Ocean safety is so important!
Big Tip: DO NOT GO INTO WATER IF YOU CANNOT SWIM.
Wise words
No, rephrase that, DO NOT GO INTO WATER UNSUPERVISED IF YOU CAANNOT SWIM. I can't swim so im always with somebody but its still safe to go in the water
This is the reason I learned how to swim by drowning 3 times but my cousins saved me now I know how to swim in 5ft by him letting go of me and me swimming for my dear life
@@ducky765 I mean, even if you’re with someone if you start drowning what do you think is gonna happen? You’ll either drown your friend who’s there with you trying to stay afloat or they’re going to have to leave you to get help.
It's too hot in Sydney, it was 48c last summer
people should appreciate lifeguards more. they don’t get enough acknowledgment for literally saving people’s lives. creds to you guys. your literally legends!
I've seen this quite a few times now. Every time it breaks my heart. As Australians, we learn at an early age to respect the water, stay between the flags, don't go into the water if we can't swim, watch for rips, etc. But for those who come from other countries, especially landlocked countries, I understand how the attraction of a beach like Bondi can be too much. My heart goes out to the lifeguards who searched for this man and in particular those who found him. A huge healing hug to the man's family who made the heartbreaking decision to show how their loved one left this world. Kudos to the production team for being mindful of the family while putting this segment. It is a stark reminder that tragedy can occur in an instant no matter how much we try to prevent it.
There was nothing they could do. He was missing for 3hours and his family didn’t tell the lifeguards until 3hours later. They searched endlessly and the outcome was devastating. May he rest in peice.
Don’t be ignorant. Did you even listen to what the son told the lifeguard. Go back and listen- I’ll wait. Have a heart, don’t judge, be kind
Someone commented they watched a longer video. And either the father went swimming by his own ir the family left earlier and he stayed to swim. It is sad that they didn't see the danger letting someone who can't swim in the ocean go alone into the water.
Wy after 3 ouers???
Although this is a terrible situation, I want to thank the life guards for their service on the beach. Keeping people alive, millions at a time, would be such a task, but they do their jobs extremely well and it hits hard when someone tragically passes away.
Only a week there and on his birthday…heartbreaking. RIP Good Sir. I hope the family has been able to recover.
Came back to say thank you for letting the guys know it’s ok if they need to talk to someone about it. Mad respect for that!
This is actually a really old clip, it occured in 2007. Newspapers from that time reported the family went back to theyr original country the week afteras the father was the only income they had
I remember when this first aired on telly, it was a massive episode and everyone I remember talking to about it said that they ended up tearing up during it. It was just so heartbreaking to see them work so hard trying to find and help him and the man unfortunately lose his life. I think it was the first death shown on the show from memory and, despite people drowning more commonly than we'd like on Aussie beaches, to have every step recorded as they so desperately looked for him was so heartbreaking.
Reidy almost made me cry bless him, must of been so diffcult
The fact that the man died on his birthday is just tragic
This is sad, I’m not religious, but I hope the best for his family.
Lifeguards are so underrated, they work so much harder than people think, I have the feeling I’ll be driving down to Bondi Beach when we are able to and just kind of appreciating them
You don’t have to be religious to hope a family gets through something. These times call for people to be there to help one another, and I’m sure this event took place years ago. So I’m hoping that the family is ok now
@@sourlemon1002 I think he was trying to say I can’t say I’ll pray for them but I hope they are okay.
@@lauraeeeee ^^^
These lifeguards felt they missed this one. But, these guys prevent hundreds of others from the same outcome. It's strange how "prevention" doesn't always seem like a saved life, but it is. Much respect to this amazing team.
looks like he was in a deep area, but he could not swim. seriously sad
I think he was in the shallower area at first but got dragged to the deeper part. Anyways, it is devastating
@@arianawijaya1109 Oh i see. i was once in a lake in mongolia and it was deepish in some parts and shallow in others...i could stand but the currently was so strong it just pulled me. eventually it took to a very shallow area so i could stand....but that experience taught me how a seemingly calm looking lake can be so dangerous.
Not an expert but from previous episodes the beach has a lot of banks that lead into rips and people get knocked off them by waves.
I dont know why anyone who can't swim would go above knee or even waist height in tidal water.
Heartbreaking. I was a lifeguard for 10 years. My worst fear was losing track of someone in the water. Thankfully, I never had that happen. For people who can't swim, the ocean is not your friend. My sympathy to his family and friends; and also to the lifeguards there that day.
I remember watching this when it first aired. The image of Tom's eyes scaning the water is forever engraved in my brain. You could just tell by the worry in them that this is not gonna end well. And when they found the poor bloke I felt absolutely heartbroken for him, his family and Reid who tried so hard. This is an episode I will never forget, I don't even wanna know how it affected the people involved.
How couldn't you be so devastated for the family. It wasn't easy to migrate from Mongolia and tried your best to get family to Australia for a better life. Then this happened on his birthday. Life is really unpredictable. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
they probably had their visas revoked too and sent back to Mongolia within a few weeks/months. They will have been allowed in on the grounds that their husband/father was a skilled worker. If he's passed away then they're probably not eligible anymore.
@@MsJubjubbirdthey went back to mongolia as the father was their only source of income. happened in 2007
One thing that still bothers me about this. The lifeguards performed a full scale search for 45 minutes. That kind of thing is obvious. Wouldn't you see the lifeguards searching and check on all the members of your group? And knowing he couldn't swim, tell the lifeguards right away? Maybe it would still have been too late, maybe it was always too late. But the father was missing for TWO HOURS before the family bothered to alert the lifeguards. And they knew he could not swim.
Honestly people with no water experience mistake water as safe. No one will think oh it maybe my family member they're looking for. But to me yes it's pretty obvious. I grew up in a family of swim teachers who were certified rescuers as well, so it's been bred into me of dangerous water can be.
There is (or was) a longer original clip of this. I watched it a few years ago so forgive me because I don't remember the exact details, but they mention that either the dad went to the beach alone or the family went home and the dad stayed behind to enjoy the beach a little longer. So when the dad went underwater and the lifeguards were searching for him, his family wasn't at the beach. The son only went to the lifeguard station because the dad had not returned home by the designated time he had said he'd be home.
@@corynm92 not to be rude but people shouldn't be swimming in such dangerous waters alone, especially at Bondi. But that sucks the waiting and then having to check where your family is.
@@KstewLover1 I 100% agree.
I completely understand you
Although that poor man lost his life, you can not fault the fantastic response from all those involved. The water is so dangerous and if you can't swim, you must be 1000000 times more careful - it changes and creeps up on you like a wild predator.
This is by far, the most heart-wenching video I have seen from Bondi. I have no words to express how terrible I feel for the dear son, the father and the family. Everyone, PLEASE be careful when you're at a beach, (or swimming in any sort of water). PLEASE.
This is just proving that they aren’t miracle workers but they are incredible. They risk their lives every single day to save others it’s miraculous that this was there first tragic death in 5 years it just proves how incredible these men are and they deserve more praise for their efforts incredible I have so much respect for every single one of you and you should take pride in what you do because it is extraordinary and you deserve everything in your lives because you have given a second chance at life to so many all the best in the future ❤️
When Tom is on the radio and looking through the binoculars you can see his hands trembling. I can't imagine having a job this stressful and have so much thanks and gratefulness for all the lifeguards who do this job every day.
How awful 😔 The lifeguards were amazing, the fact they hadn't had a fatality for about 5 years shows it. I can imagine they were hard on themselves but they did their best. Thank you to the doctors family for allowing the world to see this and to raise awareness. I'm so sorry for you loss
This incident happened in 2007. The message about safety in the water is as relevant today as then. Continued thoughts with the man's family and friends.
People, if you can’t swim, but wanna swim, the solution is simple.
LIFE JACKETS
Or just stick to the pool instead of the ocean. So many times these people the Bondi lifeguards are rescuing either don't know how to swim or are weak swimmers that can't handle anything deeper than chest deep water. Lack of common sense is ridiculous.
Yep why even get into the ocean if you can’t swim at all. It’s just common sense. Or at least stay in between the flags closer to the shore line.
Mongolia is a landlocked country, that guy probably never been to the sea before. Could be his first time swim in the sea.
And it’s probably gonna be his last. He will probably be traumatised because thats the thing that killed his father.
@@Hope-ih6xk uhhhh I think he is talking about the dad not the son…
I think Mongolia got lakes and rivers
@@flyingbanana4179 Yes, but they don't have waves as big as the ones in Bondi.
@@syhossp yeah
I wish people would stop putting so much trust in themselves and the ocean. If you can’t swim at all, don’t just assume you’ll be okay. Be smart about it. The ocean is wild and she can sweep you off a sandbank, off your feet in general, before you can blink.
However, I do hope that this man’s family has been able to heal from this awful event. To the lifeguards, you did all that you could do.
I'm not sure what the thought process is for people like them. I'm born and bred on the island of Hawaii and grew up in the ocean my whole life. I am a strong swimmer, with many water skills/knowledge, but, still, I am very cautious about going into any body of water I'm not familiar with. I recently , on my way to have a surf, came across some tourists, a mum and two young kids about to enter into a super rocky and steep drop part of the beach. I suggested to them that farther down would be a better entry point. They thanked me and I informed her of the current being strong today. The mum said to me, "oh, they've taken swimming lessons." My thought to that was, just because you can navigate the pool and the water in your area doesn't mean they'll be able to navigate the ocean here. It is that kind of arrogant attitude or cluelessness that often gets people into trouble. Most of my friends, who are lifeguards, deal with this kind of attitude everyday. Most of them are tourists.
@@puidemare2337 wow. I can only imagine how bad it is over your way. I grew up in pools and spent occasional time in the ocean. I’m from the East Coast and I’m a decent swimmer, but I got caught in a rough spot in the ocean once last summer. I’m just glad I knew how to get out of it. I’m like you, I don’t think people realize just how different the ocean is from any other body or water.
@@puidemare2337 Your words are "pure harmony", that has a message that everyone should read. I live on an island (NZ), we too are surrounded by water, and we have "people, like you mentioned", who go to the beach, can not swim, are not proficient in swimming, wear inappropriate clothing to swim in, do not understand the power of sea water, ignore Lifeguard warnings, and get into trouble. Guess who comes to the rescue? If you can find any data on line - look up Piha Beach, West Coast N.I/NZ is notorious for drownings.
@@puidemare2337 too much ego, not enough respect for the water
Its a terrible tragedy for this family, but I am not trying to be insensitive, but I do not understand the amount of people, who cannot swim going out into some of the roughest waters with under tows, riffs without a life jacket.
How very sad for this family, my deepest sympathies
Unfortunately it is a cultural thing. Aussie beaches are some of the most dangerous beaches in the world. Especially compared to areas of Asia. Alot of tourists do not realise how dangerous the beaches are here as they would be comparing them to either beaches they been to on other trips or from their home country. It is easy for us to say as Aussies 'why didn't they learn to swim?' Or 'how come they didn't know it was dangerous?' We spent our whole lives being taught and shown for how dangerous it can be, Unfortunately not everyone was taught it.
It seems incomprehensible to Australians because we have a pervasive beach safety culture that we're taught about since childhood. It's common sense to us because we learn it so early. Sadly it's not ingrained knowledge for much of the rest of the world, and the sunny carefree vibe of places like Bondi can completely mask the danger.
@@alittlebirdysaid I am German and know the north and east sea/beach from day trips. My mother told me all this possible dangers from water. I think it is rather a lack of education / an educational problem.
Ya one of the lifeguards said in a different video that it just doesn’t make sense to get in if you can’t swim. If you can’t fly, you don’t jump off cliffs was his comparison. It’s so sad, but it must be an educational thing bc I can’t wrap my brain around why you’d get in the water without knowing how to swim
@@itslexigee3207 Alot of people assume that the ocean floor is flat and don't realise they are standing on an sandbank. They might only be in the water wasn't deep and they probably thinking it's fine because they can stand up. Unfortunately when the water gets a bit rough it can push them off the sandbank and get in trouble. It's a horrible tragedy but I can see why people who don't swim go into the water. They have most likely done it countless of times at safer beaches without realising the risk
How hard must it be to give 100% effort on someone knowing how long they've been gone, just the emotion you put into it must be crushing.
Drowning is often times quiet, there isn’t always a lot of thrashing and screaming. Rest In Peace to the doctor and my condolences to the family ❤️
He was probably exhausted from trying to swim against the rip tide and couldn't keep his head above water and just went under. It's bad enough swimming against the rip tide like the lifeguards do when they're well trained and strong swimmers. What a terrible tragedy.
This is horrific. God bless the family of the man and lifeguards
This is SO important for people to understand, to not take the Ocean, or any body of water as a grain of salt.
In my youth, I swam so well, but Ocean's, and Rivers, and lakes are SO different!
I am from the USA, yet I do not live anywhere near an Ocean. I'm not doing well health wise, and it is something I want to see before its my time.
I had a friend who drowned in a river years ago. He was a good person who should have lived a very long and happy life. It still hurts to this day, and we were so much younger then....
Thank you for what you do!!
Deborah Evans I am sorry for your loss
These lifeguards are amazingly good at what they do, sadly I witnessed two drownings in Greece whilst on holidays it was early morning and unfortunately there was no lifeguards or any resuscitation and a while before an ambulance came on the scene in these situations be in treacherous sea waters there should be expert lifeguards on a daily watch not just a red flag. Very upsetting to witness two people dying between 10 feet of each other and nothing you can do except stand there in shock
Huge shoutout to the producers for keeping this moment as respectful for the victim’s family as possible. Not only did they not show the victim’s body at all, but they even left out the music to honor that moment of silence. Also huge shoutout to the lifeguards for spending all that time looking for the victim when it could’ve been just a false alarm
I like how they all sat down afterwards and talked about it
And this clip is from 14 years ago (2007). So to be doing that kind of stuff back then and also having free anonymous counselling is wayyyy ahead of its time.
I'm glad that Hopps decided to do that, it's really encouraging to see a boss understand his employees' need so well. It may be because Hopps is more than a paper pusher boss.
They should totally get some drones to monitor the water from above. Since they mention they cant see above the waves when in the water. There has to be some kind of system out there using drones for purposes like these.
I think a lot of places do use them now, think this may have happen at least 10 years ago, this is from season 2
Drones won't work under those wind conditions.
Wind but I like the way you think
My heart goes out to his family - a week into their new life, they go to the beach to celebrate his birthday and this happens. Amazingly brave of them to allow this video to be made to warn others of the dangers.
Thank you to the family who supported this being shared. That is as brave as these lifeguards. I am sorry for the loss you all experienced. Much love to you all
It's not all fun and games at the beach. Respect the power of the ocean.
My heart goes out to this man's family as well as the lifeguards and others who helped during this. RIP
The look on blakes face when the family is talking to the police..... Hes crushed
So terrible, and on his birthday too :( thank you for the family for sharing, and thank you to the amazing Bondi lifeguards for always giving 100%
Love the raw footage besides the narrator and voice overs. Other shows would add dramatic music. Much respect