In a powerful show of unity and healing, five days on, thousands from the Bondi community gathered for a paddle-out to reclaim their beach. An image of resilience broadcast around the world, sending a clear message -  This community will not be broken - it is stronger than the darkness of that day.
One of the organisers, David Solsky, spoke with Karl and Sarah on Today.
 

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An act of extraordinary courage by a teenage girl - In a moment of instinctive, selfless bravery she ran from safety to shield two toddlers from the gunfire. The 14-year-old was shot in the leg while using her own body to protect them. For legal reasons she can't be named, but she shared her incredible story with Erin Ramsay for A Current Affair.

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Reuven Morrison died a hero. His final act of bravery has been seen around the world - chasing after one of the gunman who'd just been disarmed, hurling objects at him. His daughter, Sheina Gutnick sat down with Ally Langdon on A Current Affair.

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Schmel and Yael were at the Hanukkah event with seven of their 10 children. When the shooting began, they threw themselves over two who were within reach to protect them. But in the chaos and panic, they were separated from their other children - and describe the horrifying moments they searched for eachother while gunshots rang out.  Their story was shared by reporter Erin Ramsay on A Current Affair.

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Great grandfather Tibor Weitzen was killed in the Bondi terror attack. The 78-year-old died a hero, shielding his wife from the shooters. They were married for 56 years. His daughter Hannah shared his story with Karl and Sarah on Today.

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24-year-old Naveed Akram is now an accused terrorist - charged with 59 offences including 15 counts of murder. On December 14, a former colleague immediately recognised him as one of the gunmen in the photos. In this exclusive interview with Steve Marshall, for A Current Affair, he shared shocking new details about the alleged shooter, including some of his chilling final words before he left his job.

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Peter Meagher lost his life at Bondi on December 14.  The former police officer was working as a photographer at the Hannukah event. He was a much-loved and respected member of the Randwick Rugby community. His friends and club mates paid tribute on Today with Karl and Sarah, and with James Willis on 2GB.

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Bondi's Lifeguards shared their stories with Leila McKinnon for A Current Affair - Head Lifeguard Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins praising his team. Many of them were among the first to spring into action that night. Without hesitation, and under fire, they ran to help the injured - instinctively protecting the community they serve every day. 

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86-year-old Semyon Teplitsky was shot in the attack. His daughter Victoria says his partner used her belt as a emergency tourniquet and saved his life. While waiting for him to undergo further surgeries, Victoria shared his story with Karl and Sarah on Today. 

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A survivor of December 14, Vlad had been celebrating at the Hanukkah event with his eight-year-old son. Just metres from the gunmen on the footbridge, he threw himself over his child as the unimaginable unfolded around them. Speaking with 2GB’s Luke Grant, Vlad reflects on the miracle of their survival, and the gratitude he feels to be celebrating his son’s birthday.

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