Eyewitness Recounts 'Pandemonium' at Bondi Beach Mass Shooting

Harrowing Account of Bondi Beach Shooting

• 🇦🇺 Tanya Cohen, an American citizen visiting family in Bondi, Australia, recounts arriving at the Kanuka Festival on Bondi Beach around 6:45 p.m.
• 💥 Initial sounds of 'pop pop pop' were mistaken for fireworks until the continuous popping persisted, leading to widespread panic.
• 🏃 Hundreds of people began running across a busy road towards safety, with others hiding under tables in nearby restaurants.

Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack

• ⏱️ The shooting continued for an estimated 8 to 9 minutes, creating a chaotic scene as people fled.
• 🎯 Cohen confirmed the event was a targeted terrorist attack on the Jewish community, with the shooter aiming towards the festival.
• 🕯️ The attack occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, attended by over a thousand people, including children, babies, and families.

Brother's Heroic Actions

• 🚑 Tanya's brother, who was volunteering in security at the festival, stayed behind to help resuscitate victims.
• 🤝 He continued to assist authorities on the scene with efforts to ensure public safety.
• 🙏 The interview concluded with expressions of gratitude for Tanya's brother's bravery and well-being for all involved.