The lifeguard at the Gore Aquatic Centre was so surprised by the attack, she didn't have time to take a breath. Photo / Google Streetview
The lifeguard at the Gore Aquatic Centre was so surprised by the attack, she didn't have time to take a breath. Photo / Google Streetview
A man who attacked a lifeguard at a pool in Gore said "I really wanted to kill you" after he released her from being held underwater.
McGregor Tume appeared before Judge Bernadette Farnan in the Gore District Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to charges of threatening to kill, impeding breathing,behaving threateningly and injuring with intent to injure.
After these unsuccessful attempts, she touched Tume's head to gain his attention.
He then climbed out of the pool and then aggressively confronted the lifeguard before grabbing her and tackling her to the ground.
McGregor Tume was swimming in a lane which had been pre-booked and the lifeguard was trying to get his attention. Photo / Facebook, Gore Multisports Complex
Tume then dragged her into the leisure pool and submerged her head under the water for approximately seven seconds using his weight to press her down.
As the victim was surprised by the attack she did not have time to hold her breath.