Hundreds of teary-eyed mourners paddle out in tribute to Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin at the site of his death on a Gold Coast beach as the Olympian's girlfriend, Ellidy Vlug, leads family and friends in a ceremony.
Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin has been remembered as an incredible athlete who lived life to the fullest and outshined all his accolades.Surfer Mick Fanning remembered Pullin as a humble man who took the time to be with peopleHundreds of teary-eyed mourners have paddled out past the breakers in tribute to the three-time winter Olympian at the site of his death.
"This is a very difficult time for me and I ask that you respect my privacy during this period of grief," Ms Vlug said"He lived for us — his family, our puppy Rummi, our amazing friends and the home we made together."I am eternally grateful that I have lived my life with him and I am deeply saddened that his life has been cut short — rest in peace my beautiful man."Pullin was found unconscious by a snorkeller and brought ashore on Wednesday morning.
Lifeguards and Queensland Ambulance Service officers attempted to resuscitate Pullin on the beach but were unable to revive him.It is believed Pullin may have suffered a shallow water blackout.Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin's dog Rummi watches on as friends and family gather at a paddle out for the Olympic snowboarder who died while spearfishing at Palm Beach.
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