Former surfing star Chris Davidson has died after an alleged assault on the NSW mid-north coast overnight, with tributes flowing for the 'amazing but very underrated surfer'.
abc.net.au/news/ex-australian-surfing-star-chris-davidson-dead-alleged-assault/101472620Former surfing star Chris Davidson has died after an alleged assault on the New South Wales mid-north coast overnight.A 42-year-old man has been charged with assault causing death in relation to the incident
Just after 11pm on Saturday night, police were called to Sportsmans Way at South West Rocks following reports Mr Davidson had allegedly been punched in the head outside a licensed premise. His long relationship with the Rip Curl Search team started at a young age, where along with friend Mick Fanning he shot a number of free-surfing films.Renowned surf magazine Tracks called him "one of the most gifted surfers in the world" at the height of his powers."At a young age he took down Kelly Slater a couple of times down at Bells Beach," he said.
Surfing NSW executive director Mark Windon said he had hear rumours today that Mr Davidson had died, before he saw social media posts and received a few phone calls confirming.Mr Windon said he "couldn't believe it" when he heard the news.
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