Alex Pullin Death – The authorities have reported the demise of a two-time world snowboard champion and Winter Olympian identified as Alex Pullin, 32, who drowned on Wednesday while spearfishing on the Australia’s Gold Coast.
Police says, the fatal accident occurred at Palm Beach around 10:40 a.m. The victim had been diving on an artificial reef when he was found by a snorkeler.
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“Another diver was out there and located him on the sea floor and raised the attention of nearby surfers who sought lifeguards to bring him in.”
“He didn’t have an oxygen mask. We understand he was free diving and spearfishing out on the reef,” says the police.
According to the police spokesperson, Pullin was found unresponsive when he was pulled from the water, CPR was administered immediately from Lifeguards and emergency treatment from paramedics, but all efforts to resuscitate him were futile.
The deceased known as Chumpy, won gold medals in 2011 La Molina snowboard cross event and 2013 Stoneham world champions, Pullin was also Australia’s flag bearer at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Pullin’s death has placed the Australia’s winter sports body in shock.
In Snow Australia’s statement, “Our deepest condolences are with Alex’s family, as well as his teammates and support staff.
“Alex was a beloved member of the Snow Australia community and he will be dearly missed.”