Heroic tales of bystanders confronting an armed man and guiding shoppers to safety have emerged in the aftermath of the tragedy at Westfield Bondi Junction where six victims were killed.
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"It has been incredible to see complete strangers jump in, run towards the danger, put their own lives in harm's way to save someone that they've never met before."Videos have circulated online of a man, armed with what appears to be a bollard, holding back the attacker. Ms Good's daughter is currently in hospital, after undergoing surgery at the Sydney Children's Hospital on Saturday."To the two men who held and cared for our baby when Ashlee could not — words cannot express our gratitude," the statement reads.Bondi Rescue Lifeguard Andrew Reid was at the scene when the attack unfolded, and assisted paramedics with treating victims.
Stories also emerged of shop attendants locking their store doors and taking customers to safety in back rooms."And suddenly we heard a shot or maybe two shots and we didn't know what to do," he said.Lauren Michael was inside Myer when the store's gates closed and alarms started ringing.She thanked the staff for ensuring the safety of her and the other customers.
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