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Bondi Survivor: "10 Metres From Gunmen"
15 Dec
Summary
- Former NRL reporter Tiffany Salmond was 10 metres from Bondi Beach attackers.
- She heard gunshots and sprinted to a police station for safety.
- At least 16 people were killed and 40 injured in the attack.
A former NRL reporter, Tiffany Salmond, recounted the harrowing experience of being mere metres from the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack. She was preparing to leave the popular tourist spot when the first gunshots rang out, describing the terrifying realization that she was only about 10 metres from the perpetrators.
The immediate aftermath was a scene of widespread panic as thousands of beachgoers fled for their lives. Salmond described the confusion turning into terror, likening the stampede to a desperate flight for survival. She sought refuge in the local police station, where she and approximately 50 other individuals were sheltered for about 20 minutes.
Tragically, the incident left at least 16 people dead and injured 40 others, with five remaining in critical condition. Salmond expressed her devastation for the victims and their families, while also commending the bravery of the police officers who confronted the attackers.
