GREAT HEROISM.
BATHER KILLED BY SHARK. RESCUER’S PLUCKY FIGHT.
(United Press Association—Copyright) SYDNEY, March 10. While bathing at Marouba Beach this afternoon, Ernest McDonald, aged '27, a machinist on the “Sun” newspaper, was attacked by a ten-foot shark, and died shortly after Wing j rescued. ... ; The monster pursued its victim into three feet of water and ripped his , thighs and legs in an appalling man- - ner. McDonald) leaves a. widow and baby. _ . , A youth named William Wright displayed great heroism in rescuing McDonald, whose agonised cry attracted his attention. While Wright was dragging the victim ashore the shark repeatedly attacked and on one occasion its teeth were within inches of Wright’s hand. Apparently it was ravenously hungry PROTECTION OF BATHERS. MEASURES AT EIGHT BEACHE,S. (Received This Day, 12.55 p.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Sharks were so prevalent during the week-end that at eight beaches the waiter had to he cleared at various times. The Minister for Local Government (Mr Spooner) intends to convene a conference of municipal councils to determine what are the best methods to combat the menace. The Ministry hopes that additional protection will be afforded to bather# next season.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 127, 11 March 1935, Page 5
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