The forthcoming season of Bondi Rescue will feature real-life drownings and deaths as a ‘warning’ for water safety.
The documentary series covers the everyday lives and routines of Waverley Council professional lifeguards patrolling Bondi Beach in Sydney.
The show’s 17th season, which debuted nearly two decades ago in 2006, will premiere this week, but fans have been warned about delicate subject matter.
Speaking about the latest season, producer Ciaran Flannery discussed including drownings, explaining: ‘Sadly, not everyone survives. Fortunately, we’ve had scenarios where people have been rescued, and in one instance, a very young baby.
‘There’s extensive consultation with the families, the police, the NSW Ambulance service. There’s constant dialogue about whether you cover a story.
He continued to The Age: ‘In many instances, it’s in the interests of some families to serve the wider interests of the community. If you do show these stories, it’s as a warning. It’s about being ethical and not just chasing drama.’
Hugh Jackman saved his son Oscar and strangers from hazardous surf on the same beach in 2016.
‘He stopped and helped this man stand up, and he also assisted his son,’ a witness told The Sunday Telegraph at the time.The swell was rather large. It was a lovely day, although the swell was high.’
Despite one witness said that the Wolverine star remained ‘cool’ during the encounter, he was too shaken to speak with media afterwards.
Bondi Rescue, which debuted in 2006, has featured a slew of celebrities throughout the years, including David Hasselhoff and Zac Efron.
Paris Hilton, Rowan Atkinson, Snoop Dogg and Russell Crowe have also made appearances.
Bondi Rescue premieres Friday, April 14 at 7:30pm on Channel 10.
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