Can you share a heart - breaking Black Saturday witness story?
One witness saw a whole community of small farmers lose their farms on Black Saturday. Their crops were burned, their livestock perished. These farmers had put their entire lives into their farms. They were left with nothing but ashes. The witness described the look of despair on their faces as they surveyed the destruction. It was not only the loss of property but also their dreams and livelihoods that were gone in a day.
A witness told of an elderly couple who refused to leave their home. They had lived there for decades and were attached to their place. Despite the warnings, they stayed. Later, their house was completely destroyed by the fires, and unfortunately, they didn't survive. It was really sad as they could have been saved if they had left.
There was a story of a young mother with her baby. She was trying to get to a safe shelter. Along the way, she got separated from the group she was with. She was alone in the midst of the chaos, with the fire closing in. She was so scared for her baby's life. Fortunately, at the last moment, a kind stranger found her and helped them reach safety. It was a very emotional and heart - breaking experience for her.
