Oct 22, 2021

Family mourns brave grandad who drowned while saving grandchildren from rough seas

Family mourns brave grandad who drowned while saving grandchildren from rough seas

Jonathan Smith, 61, had been minding his grandchildren during a family holiday in Greece when he noticed the two boys, aged seven and 10, struggling amongst the waves and becoming trapped up against rocks.

Witnesses say that the brave grandfather dashed into the water to save his grandchildren but found himself instantly stuck against the rocks.

Mr Smith eventually got a hold of his struggling grandchildren and carried the youngsters to the waiting arms of local rescuers and lifeguards. Sadly, Mr Smith was then swept out to sea where he drowned.

Locals were unable to rescue the grandfather and the coast guard soon arrived to bring his body back to shore.

In an interview with The Sun, Mr Smith’s heartbroken son David, 34, of Carluke, Lanarkshire told reporters: “I can’t believe I’ll never see him again.” 

He added: “I loved my dad very much. He is my hero. I still can’t believe I’m never going to see him again after he left to go on his holidays. It’s an unexpected tragedy.”

David described his father as a devoted and courageous family man who had recently retired and was a massive fan of St Helen’s rugby league club.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

We all hope for a ‘good death’. But many aged-care residents are denied proper end-of-life care

Death is inevitable, and in a civilised society everyone deserves a good one. It would therefore be logical to expect aged-care homes would provide superior end-of-life care. But sadly, palliative care options are often better for those living outside residential aged care than those in it. Read More

Days to live: Touching moment Adelaide man granted dying wish

A 58-year-old man on his way to palliative care has been granted his dying wish by ambulance workers, calling it one of the most memorable days of his life. Read More

Aged Care Resident Complains of Claustrophobia Amid Covid Isolation

Strict isolation measures in aged care facilities aim to curb Covid-19 transmission, but what about residents’ mental health? A resident in the Geelong area shares her struggles with claustrophobia after being confined to her room for a week. Read More
Advertisement