In 1852, the local aboriginal people sensed this devastation early and warned the white settlers that they should move to higher ground. They chose to ignore these warnings and more than 89 of the 250 residents lost their lives. That’s a third of the town. More people would have died had not local aboriginal men including Yarri and his mates help rescue about 40 people, with the use of their bark canoes. The aborigines were later recognised for their bravery.
Where do you run to when flood waters reach these heights?