Will Murray: Wagga cult hero to worldwide fame after flood rescue

Key points

• ABC reporter Will Murray has become known around the world after leaving his camera to rescue a man from floodwaters near Brisbane. The rescue on Thursday 22 October was covered by the BBC and New York Times.
• Before his fame, Mr Murray was a television journalist in Wagga between 2017 and 2021, where he built a loyal following. In an interview, he said he acted without hesitating because he could not watch someone drown.
• He said the attention was overwhelming and expects his fame to fade quickly.