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Tasmanian Man’s Home Destroyed in Brutal Heist | Auckland News
A brutal home invasion in Coles Bay, Tasmania, left 76-year-old Grant Whelan tied up, assaulted, and robbed of nine firearms, cash, and his vehicle—later found submerged—before his house was set ablaze. Now recovering in hospital, Whelan has lost everything, including a cherished bravery medal from 1995, and is grappling with the emotional toll. Known for his deep ties to the community, fishing, and history, he’s a pillar of his town. Police are hunting two masked suspects linked to a burnt-out blue Mazda Six, while locals rally around Whelan, underscoring a community shaken but standing…
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