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Make beach safety a priority, says attack victim

Don't walk alone, on secluded beaches, or in the early morning and evening.

April 18, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
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David McCluskey (74) didn’t expect to be attacked and choked at 7.45am this morning while walking his small dogs on Lucien Beach.

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The Margate retiree is now warning beachgoers to be extra careful when walking on the beach in the early morning and evening.

Mr McCluskey said he noticed two youngsters on the beach. One walked past him while the other came up behind him and and grabbed him around the throat.

The men were scared off by a jogger who ran towards them.

The men fled with Mr McCluskey’s cigarettes.

A case has been opened.

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April 18, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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