Aussies laying out to delight in a swim in the sunlight might quickly identify a brand-new component at their much-loved coastline– and it simply could conserve their life.
The $60 shark bite packages are readied to be turned out at greater than a lots separated areas after the very first one was mounted on Tuesday at North Shore Beach in Port Macquarie– the very same location internet user Kai McKenzie shed his best leg previously this year after a fight with a terrific white.
The young internet user handled to “fight off” the shark prior to capturing a wave back to coast, where a retired policeman utilized his pet dog’s lead as a makeshift tourniquet to quit the blood loss.
Following the harsh assault, Mr McKenzie’s companion Danny Schouten introduced a community-driven campaign to put shark attack packages at remote coastlines.
“Kai was attacked not that long ago and we’ve lost some people close to home over the years from sharks and I think it’s one of those things we need to be more prepared for,” Mr Schouten informed the ABC.
“I don’t understand why they aren’t in place already, so I am really keen to give back and make sure everyone has that opportunity to have something there close by.
“Getting a shark bite kit to somebody and controlling their bleeding can save their life.”
Shark attack packages to be turned out to even more coastlines
Mr McKenzie went back to North Shore Beach Mr Schouten today to mount the very first package, which set you back simply under $60 to make.
According to a GoFundMe produced to aid increase cash for the task, each package includes 2 tourniquets, 2 dressings, a compression plaster, thermal covering, cut off components bag, whistle, handwear covers and a detailed overview.
“These kits are designed to provide a quick response to help control bleeding in the crucial minutes following a shark attack and potentially saving lives before professional medical help arrives,” Mr Schouten created on the fundraising event.
“The initial aim was to generate enough funding to provide kits to the popular yet isolated beaches in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area. However the ultimate goal would be to have a kit at every one of our beaches. Better yet, every beach in Australia.”
On Wednesday, a “stoked” Mr Schouten revealed on Instagram that many thanks to citizens’ assistance an additional 15 shark bite packages will certainly be “hitting locations in our area”.
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