A surfer from Western Australia was reportedly knocked off his board and mauled by a shark while surfing Conspicious Beach near Walpole, according to the Hearald Sun.
The surfer’s leg is believed to have been badly savaged in the attack. It is understood he was bitten close to his knee, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening yesterday. . . An ambulance crew was sent from Walpole to tend the victim’s wounds before rushing him to Albany Hospital, which is about one hour’s drive further south.
“Monstrous” great whites have been apparently spotted in the area. West Oz surfers are tough.
The rain cooperated for the most part and Chris Cole did was he’s been doing a lot lately—he methodically destroyed section after section laying down a list of video game moves in each section. P-Rod had a good morning, but had some trouble in the final section.
There’s really nothing more to say other than to be sure and watch the replay on Fuel.TV if you missed it the first time.
Norwich, Vermont packed the streets today June 5, 2010 as they officially welcomed Kevin Pearce home, according to a story from the Associated Press.
Walking gingerly but on his own, Pearce hugged his friends and well-wishers, threw T-shirts to children and thanked anyone who would listen for rallying to his side. . . “I’d just like to say thank you you guys so much for everything you’ve done for me, and it’s just so incredible how helpful it’s been to me,” he said. “Thank you all so much.” . . . Fire trucks blew their horns, hand-lettered signs saying “Kevin is Home” and “KP Our Hometown Hero” adorned a white clapboard gazebo and Town Recreation Director Jill Kearney presented him with a baseball cap and golf shirt in a ceremony that drew about 200 people.
Quite a lot to go through for a golf shirt, but we know KP was stoked.
No reason to drop your wallet on the Big Apple when Fuel TV is going to bring the NYC Maloof Money Cup to the world live and direct on June 5-6, 2010. And if you live in NYC or Orange County you can watch a bunch of the event live on Fuel TV or Fox Sports Net. Click here for details.
The New York Post is there for the official opening of the Maloof Money Cup park at NYC’s Flushing Meadows. Steve Rodriguez, Lauren Perkins, Jereme Rogers, and Steve Van Doren even get a couple words in. For photos check out Interstatemag.com.
The executive directors of the LA Skate Film Festival have announced the addition of two new members to the The Academy of Skateboard Filmmakers.
So far, ASF has proudly gathered the following members: Stacy Peralta, CR Stecyk III, J. Grant Brittain, Greg Hunt,Ed Templeton, Ricky Bedenbaugh, Bryce Kanights, Jamie Thomas, Mike Manzoori, Fred “French Fred” Mortagne and recent newest additions, Ty Evans and Geoff Rowley. . . ASF’s objectives are to advance and promote the art of filmmaking within the skateboarding industry. Its members will nominate the films and select the judges amongst other creative tasks.
Filmmakers still have four days left to enter a film in the festival. The submissions deadline is June 9, 2010. The festival runs at LA’s Downtown Independent Theatre from August 31 and September 2, 2010. For more information follow the jump. [click to continue…]
A 17-year-old skateboarder died from injuries he suffered while towing behind a truck Thrusday, June 3, 2010 in Northwest Regina, Saskatchewan, according to a story on Global TV Edmonton.
Around 10 p.m. Regina police responded to a call about a 17-year-old male who was receiving emergency medical treatment after falling from a skateboard. The incident happened on Wadge Street and Wellband Drive. . . A preliminary police investigation indicates the teen was holding onto or being towed by a vehicle before he fell. The act is known at “skitching”.
Our thoughts are with the skateboarders family and friends. But seriously, how many kids have to die?
Something about this Great White Shark video from Pacific Palisades doesn’t look quite right. Is it the odd lighting? We’re no experts on video editing, we’re skeptical.
