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It's only been 112 days in Australia, and my children have stayed in that sea forever. ”
After more than a month,Think back to the day I received the bad news
Antong's mother still couldn't control her emotions.
Not so long ago, her sunny handsome son,In order to save his drowning companion, he was unfortunately killed.
Based on his righteous deeds, the University erected a monument to him on campus"His courageous spirit will always be cherished and remembered. ”
"Chinese students are saving lives in Australia
Fifty-year-old parents weep in remembrance of their deceased son
On October 30, An Tong's parents in Beijing received a letter from the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney.
At first, my mother thought it was a scam, but she didn't take it seriouslyAfter receiving a call from the University of Wollongong, the couple panicked all of a sudden.
How is that possible?Yesterday, maybe it was a misinformation, maybe it was trapped in an isolated island ......"On the way to Australia urgentlyThey guessed almost all the possibilities, but they didn't want to believe that their 28-year-old son was separated from each other.
Jiang Antong (**Australia Today app).
It wasn't until the moment the DNA of the deceased was confirmed that they "woke up" from the guesswork of luck.
At first,The family did not know that their son died to save someone, and the parents who later learned the truth were doubly saddened.
At the beach where An Tong was killed, the mother said, "Just standing there, the tears could not be stopped, and it was only 112 days before I left us, and my children remained in that sea forever." ”
Speaking of which, the father who had been silent suppressed his choked voice.
It is reported that Jiang Antong is the only son in the family, and he was born in the northeast and has a warm heart.
This "three good students" from childhood to adulthood,Not only excellent grades, but also helpful.
Jiang Antong's certificate before his death (**Australia Today app).
When I was in junior high school, my parents were transferred to Beijing. When I said goodbye to the class, the teachers and classmates were reluctant. My aunt recalled.
Later, he was admitted to Beijing University of Technology with excellent results and obtained the qualification for graduate admission.
He was a child with ambitions," said the father, who found a good job after graduation but offered to study in Australia.
Even today, he still can't forget the scene of the drop-off. “Everything is too sudden, the one-meter-eight sunshine boy, why is it that he will not return as soon as he goes?”
Jiang Antong (**Photo courtesy).
My son, mother's treasure, you are not cold, the sea is stormy, and my mother is coming to bring you some clothes. ”
The mother was sobbing at the end of the **, and she said that she just wanted to talk to her child in the dead of night.
In the eyes of classmates and friends,Jiang Antong is also a "gentle and kind" person. Everyone regretted his departure immensely.
I still remember the first time I saw you......You are so kind and helpfulEveryone ...... taken care of when we meetThank God for making us friends. ”
He's one of the nicest people I've ever known and genuinely cares about his friendsIt's the kind of person who will put others in a position of importance over themselves. ”
Students leave a message to remember the deceased (**Photo courtesy of **).
I met you in Australia in July, and I have always been warmed by your gentleness and kindness, and I have always admired and liked your enthusiasm for life. ”
In your short life, you have gained a lot. Your spirit will be with us. ”
The senior brother is very friendly, helpful and patient to his friends and disciples at school and in his daily lifeHe is the person we admire the most, and we all love him. ”
Students leave a message to remember the deceased (**Australia Today app).
I would like to believe that there will be an afterlife, and you will be reunited with your loving parents and like-minded friends ......You didn't leave, you just stayed with us in a different way. ”
"The friend in distress was rescued,He never came back."
According to Australian media reports, at about 6:30 p.m. on the day of the incident, rescuers received a call from the man's friendFirst Aid*** Marine Police and Sea Rescue Team immediately launched a large-scale search and rescue operation.
The victim was with at least three friends at the time of the incident. When it was swept into the waves, there were many onlookers on the shore.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation).
Anthony Turner, surf lifeguard at Illawarra, said, "The 20-something male was seen being swept into the rapids, his friends trying to rescue him, and the public witnessing the emergency.
Unfortunately, they saw him raise his hands and then disappear. ”
Australian Broadcasting Corporation).
After three days of searching along the coastline of Illawarra, the body was found in the sea.
According to the aunt, "A good friend went into the sea to swim first, and when he encountered an offshore current, An Tong and another boy went into the sea to rescue him. The friend in distress was rescued, but An Tong never returned. ”
The aunt said that after the family communicated with the rescued classmates, they learned that Xiaotong died because of saving people, and the school did not inform the school in advance.
"That's when we learned the cause of the child's death, and we didn't want him to leave in a daze. ”
Fairy Meadow Beach (**ABC).
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the University of Wollongong held a memorial service on campus. Erect monuments and plant trees.
The inscription reads:"In memory of an outstanding student with a passion for football, his courageous spirit will always be cherished and remembered by family, friends and the University of Wollongong. ”
The school erects a monument to commemorate the deceased (**Photo courtesy of **).
In his speech, the principal praised Jiang Antong's brave spiritand set up a scholarship in his name.
Today, Tong, you are living again on your favorite University of Wollongong campus in a new way, and you have to work hard to absorb the sun, the nutrients of the land, and thrive. "The family sees things and thinks about people, and makes promises under the tree.
The rescued students have applied to the Commonwealth ** to award Jiang Antong the Australian Medal of Courage.
Dangers of the Coast **:Offshore currents
While lamenting the loss of young life, I have to remind my compatriots that the sun, the beach, the waves, and the beautiful scenery may hide deadly dangers.
According to the Australian Surf Life Saving Association (SLSA), there have been 35 drowning incidents in coastal areas across Australia in the two months since December 1 last yearThis is the second-highest number of summer drownings in Australia in the past 10 years.
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Rip currents remain the number one danger to tragedy (20%).
Rip current is a narrow, strong current that flows rapidly from the coast to the ocean due to the influence of the coastline, which will quickly carry people away from the shore and drift out to the open sea.
When fighting against the rip current, people are prone to drowning due to physical exhaustion.
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There is data showing thatAt least 21 drowning deaths are caused by rip currents each year.
A 2021 report found that nearly 4 million Australians had experienced being unintentionally swept into offshore currents at some stage, with 26% needing rescue or assistance to return to safety.
Consulate General in Sydney).
In this regard,The Consulate General in Sydney reminds Chinese citizens to pay attention to their own safety. Be especially wary of rip currents.
According to experts, if you are accidentally caught in an offshore current, you should stay calm and swim out in the direction of the vertical direction of the offshore current. If there is wind, it is best to swim in the direction of the wind.
We deeply regret the loss of such a young boy.
I believe that everyone will always be warmed by his gentleness and kindness, and remember his brave and fearless spirit.
May the deceased rest in peace and the living strong!
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