January 12, 2010

Surfer to Paradise

After I had arrived in Surfer's Paradise I decided to take a nice long walk on the beach. It being a beautiful day and all... Better than your feet in the snow, I say.

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Walking along I noticed how many warning signs there are on the beach. I remember thinking jokingly to myself "wow, this must be a dangerous place!"

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Unfortunately I soon found out this is all there for a reason. A surfer was rescued from the sea but he was already dead, although they tried CPR for at least half an hour.

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It was not only the lifeguards working on him but also his friends. A most disturbing site. I was surprised at the many onlookers. They were working on him in plain sight and everybody was watching. I did not want to get closer for 'the photograph' though, and just like the local news I kept a respectful distance.

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He was ultimately sped away in an ambulance but according to one of the guards he 'is dead mate'. I guess these guys are here for a reason!

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