Michael 'Mouse' Jenkinson. Hero of Bondi, 'Bondi Rescue' TV show & saving lives!

Michael “Mouse" Jenkinson is a highly decorated yet extremely humble Bondi Lifeguard.

On December 14 last year, the man they nicknamed “Mouse” was about to complete a normal day of work at the beach with his colleagues when he two gunman started firing high powered rifles at innocent people.

Fifteen people lost their lives and many more would have, if not for the courage of countless people like Jenkinson who ran towards danger - not away from it. Aside from the precious lives lost, as many as 40 people were wounded.

In this episode of Chiming In, Jenkinson recalls that fateful day and how it will change the lives of so many forever.

At tragic as the circumstances were, Jenkinson’s story - like so many other first responders - will inspire you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:04 - Highlights

02:10 - Growing up

05:53 - Getting into being a Lifeguard

10:27 - Bondi Rescue

14:43 - Nickname Mouse

15:34 - 1st Day as a lifeguard

17:42 - Rescuing kids

24:27 - Bondi team

30:00 - Backpackers Rip

31:45 - Bondi attack 2025

43:21 - Ahmed El Ahmed

50:58 - Response from first responders

55:02 - The aftermath

01:01:35 - The Jewish community

01:02:28 - Mental recovery

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