Michael 'Mouse' Jenkinson. Hero of Bondi, 'Bondi Rescue' TV show & saving lives!

Michael “Mouse" Jenkinson is a highly decorated yet extremely humble Bondi Lifeguard.On December 14 last year, the man they nicknamed “Mouse” was about to complete a normal day of work at the beach with his colleagues when he two gunman started firing high powered rifles at innocent people.Fifteen people lost their lives and many more would have, if not for the courage of countless people like Jenkinson who ran towards danger - not away from it. Aside from the precious lives lost, as many as 40 people were wounded.In this episode of Chiming In, Jenkinson recalls that fateful day and how it will change the lives of so many forever.At tragic as the circumstances were, Jenkinson’s story - like so many other first responders - will inspire you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:04 - Highlights02:10 - Growing up05:53 - Getting into being a Lifeguard10:27 - Bondi Rescue14:43 - Nickname Mouse15:34 - 1st Day as a lifeguard17:42 - Rescuing kids24:27 - Bondi team30:00 - Backpackers Rip31:45 - Bondi attack 202543:21 - Ahmed El Ahmed50:58 - Response from first responders55:02 - The aftermath01:01:35 - The Jewish community01:02:28 - Mental recovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.