Don’t judge rescued couple, begs tragic hero’s dad

THE father of a man lost at sea pleaded with people last night not to judge the couple whose decision to swim in rough sea conditions on Sunday led to a rescue attempt that cost his son his life.

Liam Herlihy, father of 22-year-old Jonathan, said any disrespect shown to the couple his son helped save was disrespectful to the two men who helped save them.

The couple, who were named yesterday as Cliona Murphy and Lee Fuller, got into difficulty near rocks just off Owenahincha Beach on Sunday afternoon.