Iām sure all of you have heard about todayās story, but still, I insist of telling it once again.
Today, 19th of July 2015, 3x World Surfing Champion Mick Fanning was attacked by a Great White shark during the final of the J-Bay Open in South Africa. Heās OK, the shark only bit his leash.Ā
Fanning fought the shark by punching it, then he got rid of his board and swam away from it. Fellow competitor and countryman, Julian Wilson, swam as fast as he could to try to help Mick. Hats off to him for his amazing bravery act that Iām sure most people wouldnāt be courageous to do.
The water patrol rescued Fanning and Wilson and cleared the line up deeming the ocean asĀ āunsavedā.
Many believe, including myself, the shark didnāt want to attack Fanning inĀ particular. If it wanted, it would have done it in a second. But still, I cannot evenĀ imagine the thoughts of the people he loved going through their minds at that time, including Mickās.
Times like these make you reflect on so many things. How it all can end in a second. Mick saidĀ āI donāt even mind competing ever again, Iām just glad Iām aliveā. TheĀ competitorsĀ splitĀ the prize.
Today was tough and no one knows what tomorrow will bring, but for now, let us regroup. Mick, Julian and the water patrol, youāre all heroes and your actions will never be forgotten.Ā
Photos by WSL | Video of the attack | Mick, Julian and Kelly speak about the attack
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