Surfer in his 60s found dead in surf at Margaret River
A man has died whilst surfing at Margaret River, in Western Australia's South West.
Police and emergency services attended the car park at Surfers Point in Prevelly, following reports of the fatality about 2:00pm.
Police confirmed that a man in his sixties was found deceased in the water and that inquiries were continuing.
It is understood fellow surfers helped bring the man's body ashore.
It was the second major incident in a matter of hours at surf breaks in Margaret River.
On Monday morning a man was flown to Royal Perth Hospital after he was injured at the surf break near the river mouth about 10:00am.
He is believed to be in a stable condition.
More to come.
//Georgia Loney and Zoe Keenan
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Comments
R.I.P F.H....Top lad.....
Yeah Mate, its surreal, a top bloke, a dear friend, and legend, Vale FH, I'm in shock.
Same….I’m stung…Such a good man.Loved his Stoke,Loved his ways,Good surfer, great human…
Gonna miss yah Frankie…Respect..
Sad news.
RIP mate.
Heavy. R.I.P
Another sad loss for the Margaret River surfing community, your going to be missed in a big way Frank, ride on mate.
I experienced a Fatally at Bells. It’s Heart Wrenching. Family and Friends condolences.
I was shocked to here about Frank's passing last night. We shared a house for about 3 years in Margies. He was a top bloke, a true gentleman, a mentor to me and others.
He was a freaking wave magnet out the point and surfed it well and whenever he could, I hope he got a couple of bombs yesterday.
I am sure the local community will be reeling today. My heart goes out to his 2 sons and close friends in their time of loss.
RIP brother.
Sadness fills our hearts after Frank's tragic passing yesterday. Thanks to those who were in the water that attempted to help Dad and the broader surfing community for all the kind words of support. Gone too soon, never forgotten. Ride on poppa....
I'm very sorry for your loss mate.
Hope you guys are doing ok. I bet your old man was still charging. I have a couple of photos of Frank when we lived together in Margs.
Cameron
RIP FH... bought my first WA car off him when i moved to margs years ago. He was a top bloke and a great surfer to boot ... fuck me hinesy now Frank .. terrible month
Hinesy whose brother got hit by the shark at the Bluff?
What happened to him?
Yeah the same
Yep that Hinsey ... passed away unexpectedly up north a few weeks ago
Devastated. He was a nice fella.
RIP Frank, champion surfer, champion bloke, long time mate
Sad news. RIP Frank. Last we spoke he offered his house to stay at so we could go to the Hoye wake. Margaret River is in deficit...
RIP FRANK. Gone too soon.. Went in true style, doin what you loved, at your favorite place. Thanks for the many great memories. My sympathies to Nathan, Luke n Fran.