Surf lifesaving champ 'instructed rescuers' after paralysed in freak accident

Jessica Collins, a multiple state and national surf lifesaving medallist, was on holidays and into a second hour of surfing when she fell off a stand-up paddleboard while riding a wave.
The 24-year-old from Newcastle was face down and paralysed in the water, but conscious after hitting a sand bank in the fall on the Gold Coast last Thursday.

He added about the support that: “Even from places like France, people are sending us messages wishing her a speedy recovery. It’s beautiful to see she is so well regarded and respected across so many different platforms. Not just in surf lifesaving but the university and places she works.
“We’ve just been overwhelmed by people spending their time to think and share their thoughts with us about our little girl. We really appreciate it.”

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