January 4th 2025.
The Appleby family is facing an unimaginable pain after their beloved Lance was tragically attacked by a suspected fatal shark in South Australia. The tragic incident occurred at Granites beach, near Streaky Bay, just before 7pm on Thursday. Lance, who was only 28 years old, was one of seven children and had called Streaky Bay home for 25 years.
In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, Lance's brother Kenneth took to social media to pay tribute to his brother. He expressed the family's deep sorrow, saying that the pain they are feeling is indescribable. Their hearts are shattered, and they are struggling to come to terms with this sudden and devastating loss. However, amidst the grief, they find solace in knowing that Lance was doing what he loved most - surfing, with a beaming smile on his face. He will always be remembered as a young and passionate surfer, forever loved by his family and friends.
As the community mourns the loss of Lance, locals have come together to lay floral tributes at the beach. Meanwhile, volunteers are tirelessly searching the coastline for any signs of Lance. Although they have found some small items that could potentially be linked to the incident, the search has been called off for the evening and will resume at low tide tomorrow.
A witness, who wishes to remain anonymous, returned to the beach today and recounted the harrowing scene. He heard someone shout for an ambulance and then chaos ensued, with people screaming and horns blaring. He saw the attack unfold and described seeing Lance being thrashed by the shark. He ran to the scene and witnessed the heartbreaking sight of Lance being taken by the shark. Despite the efforts of some older men who wanted to go after him, they were stopped by others. The witness recalls that Lance was not far from the shore, in shallow water, and was in between two other people when the attack occurred.
Granites beach is known for its popularity among surfers and is usually bustling with people. However, in light of this tragedy, the beach has been closed as the community mourns the loss of one of their own. An online fundraiser has been set up to support the Appleby family, and it has already reached almost $20,000. The local mayor, Travis Barber, expressed his grief and remembered Lance as a well-liked member of the community. He was known as a genuinely good person, and no one had a bad word to say about him. His former football club, Marble Range, also paid tribute to him, describing him as someone with a heart of gold, always wearing a smile, and adored by the community.
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