Tributes flow for ‘angel’ who ran to help on bridge
PRINCE Harry has joined those paying tribute to the Australian victims of the London terror attacks, as South Australian nurse Kirsty Boden is described as “the Angel of London Bridge”.
At the launch of the 2018 Invictus Games at Sydney’s Admiralty House yesterday, the Prince began his speech by saying: “I’d like to start by sending my thoughts to those affected by Saturday’s attack in London Bridge.
“Australians formed an important and vibrant part of the fabric of life in London, and we are reminded of that in good times and bad. Our hearts go out to the victims, their friends and families.”
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed earlier that a second Australian had been killed in the attack.
Ms Bishop did not name the second victim, but the mother of Brisbane nanny Sara Zelenak later confirmed her daughter had died in the London terror attack.
In a post on Facebook, Julie Wallace said her 21-year-old daughter’s body had been found by police.
“Sara Zelenak is confirmed dead, they found her body ... DNA tests confirmed. Thank-you for all the overwhelming love & support from everyone,” she wrote.
South Australian nurse Ms Boden, 28, who The Sun described as “The Angel of London Bridge” in a front page tribute, was named on Tuesday night as the first Australian killed in the attack. She had been running to help the injured.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has spoken to the families of the two Australians.
“This is heart-rending. This is the last thing that anybody expects to happen to their children in London,” he said in an interview with 3AW.
The news came as Irish authorities announced they had arrested a second man in Dublin in connection with the attack.
Ms Zelenak became separated from her friend on Saturday night as people ran for their lives from a white van ploughing into pedestrians on London Bridge.
She was leaving the bar London Grind, near the bridge, with her friend Pri Goncalves when they heard the van crash and saw people running.
Ms Boden’s family released a statement confirming the 28-year-old lost her life as she ran to help others on London Bridge.
Two other Australians are recovering after being stabbed in the neck by the terrorists.
Candice Hedge, 31, of Queensland, is in hospital after being attacked in Elliott’s cafe.
Andrew Morrison, of Darwin, is home in Australia after being stabbed in the throat as he walked down the street.