ABC reporter Will Murray rescues drowning man from Brisbane floods
ABC reporter Will Murray put down his camera. He jumped into floodwaters near Brisbane to save a drowning man last Thursday.
Will Murray, an ABC journalist, made international news on October 22. He dived into floodwaters near Brisbane to rescue a drowning man.
The BBC and New York Times covered the dramatic rescue. Murray, 33, acted on instinct when he saw the man in trouble.
He jumped in without hesitation. Before his sudden global fame, he was already a local legend in Wagga.
He worked as a television journalist there from 2017 to 2021. He earned a loyal following for his willingness to dive into stories.
Sometimes he did this literally, like the time he waded into the Murrumbidgee River in a shirt and tie. Murray said the surge of attention was overwhelming.
But he feels better now after a brief rest.
- October 22
- Date of rescue
- 33
- Murray's age
- 2017-2021
- Wagga journalist period
- BBC and New York Times
- International coverage
Why it mattersA reporter chose to save a life instead of filming the story. It reminds us that some moments matter more than news coverage.
AustraliaAn Australian journalist's rescue has put Australian regional journalism and quick thinking in the international spotlight, boosting the profile of local news teams.
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