John Stanley chats to Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg.

Steve tells John, "It was absolutely unexpected and it was a shock to everyone". 

"I've seen upwards of 20 community owned boats, jet skis and kayaks bringing people home."

"There are people that have been out there for 24 hours these people are exhausted, tired, their cold, their hungry and afraid"

"As the mayor of this great city my heart breaks for them". 

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