State’s huge move prevent shark attacks
Surfing NSW will add 60 drones and train 125 pilots under a $650,000 expansion to improve safety for surfers and beachgoers.
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Shark-spotting drones launched in tribute to surfer
Surfers are being trained to use shark-spotting drones as part of a new plan to keep our beaches safe all year.The drone program is being launched in tribute to boardrider Mercury Psillakis, who was killed in a shark attack at Dee Why on Sydney's Northern Beaches in September.For the Psillakis family, the tragedy of a fatal shark attack remains very raw.READ MORE: 'Real uncertainty': Albanese warns fuel crisis could worsen But their grief is tem…
Family of Mercury Psillakis supports expanded shark-spotting drones in Sydney
The family of Sydney shark attack victim Mercury Psillakis says a new drone surveillance program is a meaningful tribute that could help save lives along Australia’s coastline. Psillakis’ twin brother, Mike Psillakis, and widow, Maria Psillakis, joined authorities to launch the initiative, which will train surfers as drone pilots to monitor beaches year-round. The program, part of New South Wales’ $30 million Shark Management Program, will see 1…
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