Alex “Chumpy” Pullin enjoyed life in the sun with his girlfriend and dog. But yesterday, his partner reportedly stumbled across his final moments at the beach.
Ellidy Vlug and her mother arrived at the scene after paramedics were called to Palm Beach to treat the 32-year-old.and triple Olympian, is believed to have suffered a shallow water blackout while spearfishing on his own.Source:Getty Images
“The patient did have water in the lungs which paramedics were suctioning while trying to perform CPR and provide oxygen support. The resuscitation attempt from paramedics and two off-duty nurses lasted 45 to 50 minutes but unfortunately the 32-year-old did not survive.They lived together on the Gold Coast. Picture: InstagramPullin was found unresponsive on the ocean floor at an artificial reef by a snorkeller, who called for help from a group of nearby surfers, Queensland Police said.Pullin was known to frequent the reef, living on the Gold Coast with Ms Vlug and their dog.
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