Comments on: “Australian network/s” rescue Haitian baby

By: KFed

KFed — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:51:15 +0000

I’m glad she’s safe, but this is all a bit … yucky.
I think Wah-Wah should be sent over for special commentary.

By: Studley Dudley

Studley Dudley — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:59:07 +0000

I’m just waiting for Channel 7 to fly her to Australia so she can appear on Sunrise with Mel and Kochie

By: BM-dog

BM-dog — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:43:48 +0000

And Seven already has a promo out exploiting this little girl’s suffering in an attempt to boost their ratings. How abhorrent.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:58:04 +0000

One shot in Seven’s version showed Nine’s Penfold behind the Seven guy holding the water. Not a good move to try pumping a bottle of water into her all in one go. What dod I immediately think of? 1. Naomi Robson in PNG and 2. “Frontline”.

By: Eric Chris Sapaula

Eric Chris Sapaula — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:55:54 +0000

My heart is joyful over this miracle. And I am very happy that there were reporters on the scene to broadcast to the world the rescue of this little child trapped under the rubble of what used to be her home. After days of reporting stories about devastation and despair in Haiti, I sure would like to hear some good news from there. The only thing that disturbed me as I was watching the video was when the reporter abruptly doused the little girl with water on her head. I wish that they had brought with them a clean piece of cloth or a soft tissue to gently brush off and wipe away the dust and dirt from the baby’s face before dousing her with water. Dust and dirt when mixed with water, we all know, becomes mud; this could have gone through her eyes or she could have accidentally drank it. But overall, I’m just happy this little girl is alive and that there are miracles happening in Haiti.

By: Matt J

Matt J — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:45:09 +0000

I saw the 7 News coverage on Sky News and kept going “oh he looks like the hero in this all” though it was good story and a bit emotional they did well in Saving this young girl…. even if they just helped a little it just shows what people Are doing there and what they are Doing there.

By: vrom

vrom — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:35:22 +0000

and that why I watch AlJazeera English

By: damo

damo — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:56:38 +0000

@knowfirst. yes it’s great that the baby survived. but the media especially these 2 netowrks, they weren’t there too help and you can see that. they were there for a story and too look like they’re hero when they aren’t

By: Knowfirst

Knowfirst — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:43:41 +0000

You’re all missing the point here – the child survived.

And for that we should all be thankful.

By: Ruddeger

Ruddeger — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:30:30 +0000

Mike A Moore from Frontline……..whoops Mike Amor from Seven News certainly made sure he was the centre of attention in that story.

By: josh

josh — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:55:22 +0000

I think 7 and 9 are missing the point here, they have just witnessed someone being given a second chance and all they can do is try and fight over who was the real hero. and no, I watched it on nine news and it think it was the interpreter who was the real hero, not penfold or the other channel 7 dude

By: damo

damo — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:38:32 +0000

some how in the end i would be betting they didn’t do anything too help the rescue. both networks are just trying too look good

By: FJ

FJ — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:07:13 +0000

Typical 7. They tried to claim they rescued the poor girl when the truth is they just stood there watching others do the hard yards. Disgraceful.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:53:58 +0000

I think I’ve seen all this on Frontline……!

I’m all for reporters rescuing people if its legit and without the publicity of tv cameras, but if they’re doing it just for the show – what a disgrace.

After viewing the reports of both I would put those in the latter category…..

By: Dr Rudi

Dr Rudi — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:39:11 +0000

I wasn’t happy watching Mike Amor. He clearly didn’t know how to assist the girl, and yet at the same time wanted to hold onto her for as long as possible for film purposes, while he asked ‘who’s girl is this?’, and almost seemed ready to challenge the man who claimed to be the girl’s uncle. Shameful.

By: Richard W

Richard W — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:06:28 +0000

Bring back Media Watch ASAP! This is a discrace by the commercial networks! 200,000+ dead and yet all they care about is getting an exclusive story before the other network gets it.