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Award-winning marine rescue volunteer’s urgent safety plea

David Macmahon received the Marine Rescue Individual Achievement Award after reaching a tourist within 20 minutes and helping bring him to safety.

Summary by The West Australian
Some of WA’s most courageous heroes have been recognised for their service at the 2026 WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards in Perth on Saturday night.

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Award-winning marine rescue volunteer’s urgent safety plea

Some of WA’s most courageous heroes have been recognised for their service at the 2026 WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards in Perth on Saturday night.

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Rescuer who saved man’s life off beach wins State award

Esperance volunteer marine rescue hero David Macmahon has won a Statewide award after paddling out in treacherous waves to save a man swept off the rocks at Salmon Beach.

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The West Australian broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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