Surfer Mick Fanning has survived a close encounter with a shark on live television in South Africa.
The Tweed Heads local was competing against Julian Wilson in the final of the J-Bay Open at the time.
He was busy paddling his board when the shark went for him. Fanning told Fox Sports, he felt something tugging on his leg rope.
https://youtu.be/xrt27dZ7DOA
Michelle has worked as a broadcast journalist since 1999 and 102.9 Hot Tomato is her 4th radio station. Major stories she’s covered over the years include the Childers Backpacker Hotel fire and the fatal shooting of Police Officer Damien Leeding on the Gold Coast. Michelle has been writing for myGC.com.au since its inception. “I really enjoy lifestyle type stories that show the world just how interesting we all are.” Outside of work, Michelle volunteers her time with many local causes including Volunteering Gold Coast, the Schoolies Support Team and Rosies Street Outreach.
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