Photo: Dave BullThe New Zealand surfing community lost one of its brightest lights yesterday. A witness at the scene said he was watching surfers at the beach when a helicopter arrived with a paramedic to tend to an injured surfer. "The New Zealand surfing community lost one of its most respected surfers . The association stated Civil’s partner Courtney and daughter Lenni were at the beach when the drowning happened. The money raised through givealittle.co.nz would help Civil’s partner and daughter "adjust to the sudden shock of life without their partner and Dad".

Source: Otago Daily Times March 27, 2022 05:28 UTC