The Most Emotional Rescue

Our condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. We thank the lifeguards for doing their best on a tough day. We hope we can use this as a moment to encourage everyone to learn more about beach and surf safety. Please read up here: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/beaches_and_coa…

I hate when they blame themselves for the man's death. They are all hero's they tried to save him for over half a hour giving CPR. You're all good people no matter what happens in the end. You should be proud of yourselves.

My dad went in the ocean to save his friend and they both ended up in trouble , he says he couldn’t believe how strong the lifeguard that saved both their lives was, he said he felt like he was watching a superhero. Thank you lifeguards and to that man that saved my dad , Thank you 🙏

i can’t imagine the sister’s survivors guilt. imagine being the only one who survived, even thought you were found at the same time.

The fact that they were worried about Jethro says so much about them as people. They truly are amazing.

I couldn't imagine trying to save someone that is already dead or not breathing knowing that their family is relying on me to save them, so I really feel for you lads.

The fact that Singlets could get the lady in on his own and 6 people struggled to get the man in despite the fact they were near the same area just goes to show how unpredictable and potentially ferocious the strength of the ocean is

These men and women have a huge amount of responsibilities as lifeguards. I have had a healthy fear of the ocean after living on a barrier island on the northeast coast of the US. Several people drowned even though they were born there and were expert swimmers and surfers. My heart goes out to the family of the man who did not survive and to everyone who worked so hard to save him. 💜

I remember watching this episode and the man who is helping Singlets and Kerrbox couldn’t speak English but he still came in and helped to the best of his ability. Just shows that people care and don’t want to see this happen

Follow-up to this incident: The woman showed up 3 days later to thank Singlets after there was doubt that she would be ok. She expressed her gratitude to Trent Falson for saving her life & not giving up on her (2017).

I was saved by a lifeguard once, and let me tell you those men are heroes. I remember my vision going black and thinking I am going to die. I heard a little voice that urged me to kick up and not give up. My hand brushed the bottom of the lifeguards flotation device, and then he pulled me above the water. There are no words to describe the relief and shock I felt in that moment. I knew I was going to live. The feeling is indescribable. I will be eternally grateful to lifeguards and the service they do. I wouldn’t be here without them. Thank you

It's so heartbreaking seeing this. The man had a purple face... Even through the blurry you could see it. And still they did everything they could and tried. Thank you for your work

I nearly drowned about 20 years ago. I was diving through a float ring, and got caught by my hips. I could not right myself out of the wster no matter how hard I tried. I remained upside down. Just as I was about to black out, I remembered my Mom's teaching that if drowning, try to relax and float. I relaxed and slipped through. Praise God!

This one really gets me every time I watch it. Watching Jethro cry hurts my heart.

These are human beings doing this job everyday…seeing them cry because they couldn’t save one breaks my heart. I wish them the best life

What word is more beautiful than the word lifeguard? I'm so impressed and grateful for these heroic individuals.

I can’t imagine how hard it is for Jethro having to stay and man the station to relay information and not be able to run and help. You guys are truly amazing people and absolute professionals.

I felt the extraordinary pain here. Unfortunately, I lost my brother to drowning. It was so insanely devastating to me. I was just 8. He was 13. My big brother, me hero, me protector… was gone. He was swept under by an unknown and unexpected undercurrent. He didn’t have a chance. Took hours to find him with aircraft and divers. I felt like I was watching a horror movie unfold. The little town was flooded with media and rescue workers turned recovery workers. I miss my brother. I dream about what he would be like today. What he would be doing. Where he would be. How our family wouldn’t have shattered. The pain these people feel….its the harshest most empty feeling. The lifeguards were distraught trying to get my brother, I saw their pain and they saw mine. I didn’t cry hysterically. However, my tears flowed like a river. I sat alone on the beach. Chaos erupted around me. Somehow I remember so many things about that day and honestly, I wish I could forget. He was in the safe swim zone. They told all swimmers to get out of the water and closed the area because this wasn’t supposed to happen. I was broken that day. I may have healed. But theirs a place in my life, if you look… it’s a void. I feel for this family and those close to them. I know exactly what it’s like. I was in that exact situation all be it just 8. His name IS Charles. He was so smart. Loved tigers and fishing. Was well liked at school. He was the only sibling with blond hair. I’m a red head and most of my family is red head or brown. He was the only blond in the whole family. An infectious smile. Loved sports. Had this odd habit of chewing on his collar of his shirt or chewed other random things out of habit I suppose. I remember he chewed a hole into the door fabric of our car. He would look out the window as we drove along and just inexplicably would chew on the door ledge of the car as we went somewhere. He was tall. Strong. Physically fit. He was my hero. I wanted to be him when I was 8. He was my role model. Stood up for me. Always told me he loves me even though I’m just a pip-squeak and I’ll always be his kid brother. Yeah. Long winded. My name is Lucas. My brothers name IS Charles. UPDATE: I want to thank everyone for their comments. I didn’t expect a reply like what I have seen. I was just remembering my brother in the moment and shared my memory. It warms my heart. Thank you.

Holy shit I can't imagine how traumatising that must be I honestly hope they're all recovering well along with the families, lifeguards really deserve more recognition and respect

It's always sad when lifeguards blame themself for not being able to save somebody, but they know that they tried and that's what matters sending prayers to the people who drowned familys<3