Bali boat tragedy victim remembered for her ‘passion and kindness’
“Her passion, determination and kindness inspired everyone around her. She had an incredible future ahead, and her loss is deeply felt by all of us.”
Blight had last year become a registered trustee in bankruptcy, “a testament to her expertise and dedication in a field where fewer than 16 per cent of registered trustees are women”, the statement said.
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“She was passionate about promoting diversity within the profession and actively mentored other women to achieve their goals.”
Investigators believe a floating log had knocked out the boat’s engine, leaving it vulnerable to the waves that tipped it over.
A GoFundMe page set up by the families of Warrington and Hijniakoff, titled “Help Gabriel and Tam Get Home for Urgent Medical Recovery”, had raised almost $20,000 by late Sunday afternoon.
The page said the couple were on a “much-needed holiday” in Bali when the snorkelling day trip turned into a nightmare. Tam, as Warrington is known, suffered extensive burns while Hijniakoff sustained “significant” injuries.
Police have released this image of the capsized boat in the waters off Nusa Penida.Credit: AP
“Both were left stranded on the boat for an extended period along [with] other passengers and did not receive timely medical attention or transfers,” the page said. “Unfortunately, one woman tragically lost her life in this tragic incident.
“They lost crucial personal belongings, including their phones, passports, and wallets, making it even harder to arrange medical transfers and recovery efforts.”
An update posted on Sunday said Warrington had undergone surgery on Saturday to clean and assess her wounds, and both she and her partner were in a stable condition and awaiting emergency passports to be processed so they could be flown home to Australia.
“[Tam] is currently being managed through pain medication heavily to ensure she is as comfortable as possible until the next stage of action,” Olivia Hijniakoff wrote on the page.
Survivors waiting to get on a new boat to Bali. Credit: Nusa Penida Police
“The longer the delay of retrieval, the higher the impact on their mental stability and the higher the risk of infection … We appreciate your love, support and empathy, however please remember, whilst this has become a public matter; it’s important to remember they are people too and have been through a traumatic event not just physically.”
With Ashleigh McMillan
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