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Derrick McManus: 30 Seconds from Death
Derrick McManus
When South Australia’s largest STAR Force siege erupted into chaos, Derrick McManus found himself in the line of fire — and at the centre of a moment that should have ended his life.
Shot 14 times with a high-powered rifle, Derrick remained conscious, bleeding and fighting to stay alive for three agonising hours before rescue.
He was 30 seconds from death.
Most would never return to operational duty.
Yet just two years later, Derrick stepped back into the world of elite policing — resuming sniper and counter-terrorism responsibilities.
No PTSD.
No depression.
No ongoing therapy.
In this gripping conversation, we explore survival, resilience, mindset, and what it truly takes to come back from the brink — not just alive, but unbroken.
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By Lisa BondarenkoDerrick McManus
When South Australia’s largest STAR Force siege erupted into chaos, Derrick McManus found himself in the line of fire — and at the centre of a moment that should have ended his life.
Shot 14 times with a high-powered rifle, Derrick remained conscious, bleeding and fighting to stay alive for three agonising hours before rescue.
He was 30 seconds from death.
Most would never return to operational duty.
Yet just two years later, Derrick stepped back into the world of elite policing — resuming sniper and counter-terrorism responsibilities.
No PTSD.
No depression.
No ongoing therapy.
In this gripping conversation, we explore survival, resilience, mindset, and what it truly takes to come back from the brink — not just alive, but unbroken.