What happened to hoppo from Bondi Rescue?
2020 was a big year for the world’s most famous lifeguard. He married publicist Karen Griffin in September, started a new podcast and TV series and – biggest of all – crossed the city to move to North Avalon, after 52 years of living in and around Bondi. He now commutes to work almost an hour each way.
How old is hoppo from Bondi Rescue?
53 years (November 12, 1968)
Bruce Hopkins/Age
What lifeguard died on Bondi Rescue?
Last week British gym manager, Jake Jacobs, 32, and his friend Julia Boika, 29, tragically drowned at Broadbeach in Queensland while going for a late night swim on Thursday night. Ms Boika’s body washed ashore at Kurrawa Beach an hour later but Mr Jacobs wasn’t found until late on Friday night floating at Main Beach.
Is hoppo still a lifeguard at Bondi?
Hopkins briefly worked for 2GB prior to becoming a full-time lifeguard. He has worked as a lifeguard with Waverley Council, which oversees Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte Beaches, since 1991 and has been involved in more resuscitations than any other lifeguard in the service.
Who is hoppo married to?
Karen Griffinm. 2020
Stacey Woodsm.?–2016
Bruce Hopkins/Spouse
Personal life. Hopkins was born and raised in Bronte and has been competing in surf competitions since the age of six. Hopkins was married to Karen Griffin on 18 September 2020 on Sydney’s Northern Beaches where they now both reside.
Why is Anthony Carroll Harries?
How did you get the nickname ‘Harries’? ‘Harries’ is a little surf break over at Gordon’s Bay in Clovelly and when I used to come over to Bronte as a kid they used always ask me “What’s it like over at Harries?” I told them not to call me Harries.
When did hoppo become head lifeguard?
2000
He was appointed head lifeguard in 2000 and is one of the longest serving and most experienced lifeguards on the roster. In 2006 he won the Australian Lifeguard of the year award, and has recently picked up 2 Gold medals at the Australian Surf Lifesaving titles in the Double Ski and the Board Paddle.