Photo Source:Stewart Allen, news
On Mother’s Day today, it is nice to know about Joanne Lucas who has saved a stranger from shark attack on May 10 at Middleton Beach, Australia.
- 37 year old Jason Cull, school teacher was swimming with dolphins about 80 metres from shore in the morning on May 10.
- He was attacked by a four metre white pointer shark while swimming and chunks of leg muscle was eaten by the shark.
- On hearing the cries for help from Jason Cull, 50 year old Joanne Lucas mother of three who came there for surfboat rowing practice jumped into the sea risking her life. She swam and physically pulled Jason Cull back to shore.
- Thereafter Jason Cull was taken to hospital for treatment and he is now safe.
Read more from theage.
OldSailor salutes this great mother on Mother’s Day.
Update: May 12
Here is some more information and a video clip at news.
Update: May 14
WA Premier Alan Carpenter plans to nominate Ms Joanne Lucas for an Australian Bravery Decorations Council award. Read more from theaustralian.
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hey, i like ur blog….i mean u are very focused and write predominately about only one particular niche (marine)…… the duck boat and stuff ……is all new to us….. it help us to know some more about marine and stuff…….thanks for the info …….
Sachin
In India, most of the people are not aware of marine related issues. As I want more people to be aware of these, I prefer to write about marine subjects. Thanks for your response.