"Scots Model Recalls Near-Death Experience Dodging Bullets During Bondi Beach Terror"

A SCOTS influencer told last night how she fled for her life as gunmen murdered 16 people on Bondi Beach

Miya Lind had just crossed the bridge where the terrorist pair began their antisemitic bloodbath when she heard “pops going off”.

Miya Lind got caught up in the Bondi Beach terror attack on Sunday Naveed Akram (above) and his father, Sajid Akram, opened fire on crowds

The 26-year-old, from Kirknewton, West Lothian, lives just 15 minutes away from Sydney’s most famous white sands and made plans with two friends to see the sunset together.

But their leisurely stroll turned into a race for life after two gunmen left at least 16 people dead and 40 hospitalised – with some critically ill.

She said: “We were hiding and in that moment I thought we were going to die and I had to tell my partner and my mum that I love them.

“People were screaming and crying – we were ducking gunshots without even realising.”

The influencer, who moved to Australia in May, is still in shock after the terrorists targeted members of the Jewish community who had gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.

Miya, 26, said: “We heard pops going off and we were the last people to walk across the bridge before the armed men came over it.

“My friend was more aware of the situation and said ‘Miya, run.’

“The more pops that went off, I could smell the gunpowder. I panicked because I had flimsy little shoes on and it was like being in a nightmare where I was running in quicksand and couldn’t get away fast enough.

“Thankfully I managed to get to the end of the beach where there’s one or two cafes and I hid in an alleyway.”

She added: “I’ve been to Brazil before and I’ve heard the ricochet of gunshots and know it’s really loud and frightening.

“But it was the last thing I expected here in Sydney.”

Miya described the devastation she witnessed in the aftermath and revealed how she thought she was going to die, saying farewells to loved ones over the phone.

She said: “I caught my breath and checked my sugar levels because I was at risk of hypo – I have diabetes – from running.

“It didn’t feel real. At one point I’d weirdly found peace. I went to this place looking at the sky trying to communicate with my partner and family so they knew I loved them.

“I sat down because I was panting so hard and I didn’t know if more gunmen were coming from another direction.

“I looked to my left and there was a guy with his arm blown off and when I saw the blood it sank in what was happening.

“We had to run back to where we ran from and I could see the devastation. Bodies were everywhere.

“People were lying there lifeless. Nobody trains you for this, I think a lot of people assume you’d react in a certain way.

“Like you’d be heroic or you’d just run, but you don’t, your body takes over and decides what you’re doing for you.”

The horrific events occurred as 200 people had gathered on Sunday night for Chanukah by the Sea – advertised as a night of family fun to celebrate the Jewish holiday.

Miya said “bodies were everywhere” as she fled the scene of the mass shooting The terror attack sparked widespread alarm at one of Australia’s most popular coastal spotsCredit: AFP

Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman was killed while shielding his wife Larisa from bullets, saving her from death in his selfless final act.

A , a London-born Rabbi, an Israeli man and a French citizen were also among those murdered in the antisemitic attack.

The , police say. The 50-year-old man died at the scene while the 24-year-old remains in hospital in critical condition.

Extraordinary footage showed brave fruit shop owner – likely saving countless lives in the process.

Miya was collected by friends and taken home after the massacre and can’t sleep due to having nightmares with flashbacks to the shooting.

The Scot has recently lost her grandfather, unexpectedly been let go from her job, ended up in hospital and been robbed – viewing the beach as the ideal place to put her problems aside.

She said: “I remember even being in the car on the way home worrying that the car would be shot at.

“Everybody was hiding in corners of the street and didn’t know what to do.

“We all sat at my house because my partner is away at the moment.

“Thankfully, I’ve got a flatmate who was around. I went to bed and I had a nightmare as if I was there again, getting shot at, and I was propelling myself up on my bed.

“I’m too scared to leave the house. It makes you question everything – where is safe?

“I love Scotland and it’s a beautiful place. I came here to Sydney for sun and to spend my free time at the beach.”

Miya added: “Now it feels like what was once my safe haven just harbours fear. I can’t hide away in my house forever.

“I had been taking pictures and videos so I could document my last moments. But I’m here and I feel very lucky to be alive.”

Miya said she has experienced nightmares with flashbacks of the shooting following the attack The Bondi Beach shooting has led to 15 deaths so farCredit: AFP