October 17th 2024.
Rescuers are on a mission to find an Australian man who was swept away by powerful waves while at a beach in Bali. Craig Laidley, a 56-year-old from Perth, was pulled into the sea after bravely saving another man from drowning on Wednesday afternoon. This heroic act left his loved ones worried sick as they anxiously waited for news of his whereabouts.
Despite the efforts of Indonesian rescue authorities who conducted a search for Craig, there was still no sign of him. The Denpasar Search and Rescue Office reported that the incident took place at Balian Beach, located on Bali's south-west coast about 30 kilometres from Denpasar. The head of the office, Nyoman Sidakarya, revealed that they had deployed a team of 10 people to scour the area on Wednesday night and resumed their search the following afternoon. However, the raging waves made it incredibly challenging for them to locate Craig.
According to Sidakarya, the wave conditions were described as "extreme" by the team at the location. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to find any trace of the missing Australian. A desperate plea for help was made by Craig's relative, Jayke Laidley, on social media. In his post, he mentioned that Craig was last seen rescuing a man who was drowning in the ocean near Tebing Balian rocks at Balian Beach on the 16th of October at 4pm.
Jayke also shared that local fishing boats had joined in the search, both on the night of the incident and the following morning. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance national media vice president, Kate Ferguson, revealed that the man Craig had saved was a German named Micro Stalla. She appealed to the public for any information regarding Craig's whereabouts, stating that their family was deeply concerned and praying for his safe return.
Kate also expressed how loved Craig is, describing him as a bright and vibrant person. She shared that their family is holding onto hope and seeking the help of all the gods for Craig's safe return. In the meantime, the public has been urged to stay updated on the situation by following their WhatsApp channel, where they can receive the latest news on breaking stories, celebrities, and sports without any comments or privacy concerns.
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