Key Points
- In an interview, Bjorn Santos said the first sounds of gunfire did not immediately register as danger. With various festivities and events happening around Bondi at the time, he initially assumed the loud noises were fireworks.
- He said he immediately ran for safety. During those moments, he feared not only for his own life but also for the safety of his friends, as information about what was happening was unclear.
- Bondi Beach, he explained, is a place he visits regularly. As a calisthenics coach, he often goes there to exercise and meet clients, and over time it has become like a second home. Although he continues to feel anxious after the incident, he appealed to the public to remain responsible and avoid spreading hate or unverified claims.
Bjorn Santos recalls fear and confusion during Bondi shooting incident. Image source: Bjorn Los Santos
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