Body of ‘hero’ Australian found two days after saving German tourist from drowning in Bali

Witnesses said Craig Laidley had almost reached safety when a wave dragged the 56-year-old back into heavy seas Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFriends and family of Australian man Craig Laidley have paid tribute to a “hero” who drowned saving someone he didn’t know.Laidley’s body was found in Bali on Friday, two days after he was swept out to sea while assisting a struggling swimmer.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Body of ‘hero’ Australian found two days after saving German tourist from drowning in Bali

Witnesses said Craig Laidley had almost reached safety when a wave dragged the 56-year-old back into heavy seas

Friends and family of Australian man Craig Laidley have paid tribute to a “hero” who drowned saving someone he didn’t know.

Laidley’s body was found in Bali on Friday, two days after he was swept out to sea while assisting a struggling swimmer.

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