Mechanics and ran a fire sprinkler business. They each bring different skills to the island - Grant has a background in "We looked at each other and Hannah was like 'Yeah, let's apply, let's shake it up a bit'," he said. The pair saw the popular volunteer program advertised and decided to throw their hats in the ring. The island has faced winds of 176 km/h, butĪ 'normal' day might be winds of 55 km/h. "When you see rain going upwards you know it's a pretty crazy time," he said. Grant said there was an indicator when the weather turned. "We quite like being outside when it's a bit wild. "We were attracted to the wild weather and the changing of Access is only by helicopter flight at either end of the stint, which is always weather-dependent. The Perth pair chose a winter stint on the 186-hectare island, which is home to one of Australia's southernmost lighthouses and 5.5 kilometres off the coast, keen to embrace its "We would have been living at opposite ends of the island I reckon," he said. He admits it would have been a bit awkward had 27-year-old Hannah turned down the offer. Grant, 31, said it was witnessed by seals playing nearby, and some eagles and kites also watched on. "I'd been trying to work out the right time." "It's been very hard throughout the whole process to try and The couple's routine was a little different on Thursday morning - with Mr Ryan choosing sunrise to pop the question. The island's lighthouse keepers Grant Ryan and Hannah Sutton have been living on the remote south-west Tasmanian island since the With maritime radio and doing further weather tests. It's then time for a hot cup of tea and breakfast, before checking in On Maatsuyker Island the day begins at 5:30am when the caretakers brave the icy winds to check the weather. The Proposal Seals and eagles witness Maatsuyker Island lighthouse keepers' engagement
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