Shaun Oliver died a hero, trying to save a stranger’s children from drowning at Wollongong's City Beach

Angela Thompson
Updated September 12 2017 - 7:02am, first published 5:30am

A Victorian father-of-three who drowned while trying to save a stranger's children at Wollongong's City Beach has been hailed a hero. 

Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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