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Local Hero Mick Watts Saves A Life

Published on: September 2024

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-145831

Local Hero Mick Watts Saves A Life

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—Speaker, I want to recognise the heroic actions of Marine Rescue Middle Harbour crew member Mick Watts. Earlier this month, Mick spotted an apartment on fire in Balmain. He called for an ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the police before entering the apartment complex alone. Mick managed to locate and enter the ablaze apartment. Astoundingly, amidst the smoke and chaos, he was able to crawl through the apartment to locate and rescue the semi-conscious occupant. On top of saving a life, Mick's quick thinking meant he was able to evacuate all other residents in the complex and shut the power off to avoid further disaster. Mick Watts embodies the definition of a local hero, and for that I commend him. I want to thank all our first responders for keeping us safe. I especially want to thank Mick Watts for his bravery and selflessness in the face of disaster. The Marine Rescue Middle Harbour crew continue to do a wonderful job keeping our local community safe while out on the water, and they should be immensely proud of Mick and all his efforts.