Bondi paddle-out: surfers, paddleboarders and swimmers pay tribute to victims of mass shooting

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressDecember 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Bondi paddle-out: surfers, paddleboarders and swimmers pay tribute to victims of mass shooting

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Following a mass shooting that killed 15 people, hundreds of surfers, paddleboarders, and swimmers gathered at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on Friday for a paddle-out to honor the victims. The event took place near the site of the massacre, which targeted Hanukah celebrations. Bondi Beach and the surrounding area had reopened to the public after police completed their investigation. The paddle-out was part of a larger outpouring of grief and support, with over $5 million donated to various fundraisers, including $2.5 million for a man who intervened during the attack. Additionally, over 25,000 blood donations have been made, and 90,000 appointments booked nationwide.

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