A 48-year-old man who died after being pulled unconscious from Sydney’s Curl Curl beach has been identified as well-known body boarder, Mauricio ‘Moz’ Abrunhosa.
The Northern Beaches local and avid surfer was a prominent member in the local community, and competed at the Bodyboarding State Titles just a week ago.
Emergency services were called to the popular Sydney beach at about 11am on Sunday, with police and bystanders commencing CPR before paramedics arrived.
It’s understood he was competing at a local competition at the time of the incident.
While Mr Abrunhosa was rushed to the Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition, he died a short time later.
Initial investigations suggest Mr Abrunhosa may have had a medical episode while in the water, however inquiries are ongoing.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Mr Abrunhosa’s social media show him regularly competing at bodyboarding events across the state.
In an Instagram post from last Sunday, the Sydney man announced to friends and family he was named as the champion for over 35s, and a runner up in the over 45s division in the NSW bodyboard state titles.
“This sport still gives me a natural high that I love,” he wrote.
“This sport still continues to give me joy.”
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