Australian journalist hit by stray bullet in Marawi

ABC journalist Adam Harvey survives being hit by a stray bullet
ABC journalist Adam Harvey survives being hit by a stray bullet

Australian journalist Adam Harvey, who is in Marawi covering the military clashes with Maute terrorists, was shot in the neck by a stray bullet.

Harvey, the Southeast Asia Correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, posted a picture of it on Thursday, June 15, on his Twitter account.

“Thanks everyone – I’m okay. Bullet is still in my neck, but it missed everything important,” Harvey Tweeted.

According to an article in the online by News Corp Australia, Harvey was shot in the Provincial Capitol Compound in Marawi.

Harvey was within what was considered to be “the safe zone” and wearing protective gear.




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