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Father-Son Duo Rescues Children from Riptide
24 Oct
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy and his father rescued two children from a rip.
- The heroic rescue occurred at Stanwell Park Beach, New South Wales.
- The father and son received NSW Ambulance Certificates of Recognition.
On September 14, 2025, an 11-year-old boy named Hamish Forshaw and his father, Simon, performed a heroic rescue at Stanwell Park Beach Reserve in New South Wales, Australia. Two children were swept out to sea by a powerful rip.
Hamish Forshaw immediately entered the hazardous surf to help a young boy, guiding him safely back to shore and alerting bystanders to call for emergency services. Simultaneously, his father, Simon, paddled towards a second child, a young girl, and supported her on his surfboard.
Using his surfboard, Simon navigated the treacherous waves to bring the girl back to safety. Both father and son worked together to ensure both children returned unharmed to the beach during the same incident.
Their courageous and decisive actions were formally acknowledged by Sutherland Shire Mayor Jack Boyd at a council meeting on March 23, 2026. Both Hamish and Simon were presented with NSW Ambulance Certificates of Recognition for their bravery and life-saving efforts.
