Ross Vasta (Bonner, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

We have some amazing people in the community of Bonner who go above and beyond, but Wynnum local Kerry Lee Seymour is truly a hero, and her brave actions were recently commended during the Australian Bravery Decorations. Kerry was awarded a Commendation for Brave Conduct by the Governor-General after she rescued a woman from dangerous surf at Alexandra Headland beach. On the day, she and a friend were paddling in shallow water when they both suddenly got swept into the deep, rough waters. Kerry, who was swept out much further, made it back to shore but spotted her friend floating facedown in the water. Despite her exhaustion, Kerry quickly re-entered the surf, reached her friend and managed to swim her back to safety on the beach where she immediately began CPR. Shortly after, Kerry was joined by the surf lifesavers and her friend was taken to hospital by ambulance. For her brave and selfless actions, Kerry is commended for brave conduct. She saved the life of her friend despite her own struggle to make it back to shore and the dangerous conditions. She is our local hero.

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