New York Surfer In Coma Dies

by The Editors on December 20, 2010

Alg Charles Devoe HeadshotThe New York surfer who was pulled from the water in the Rockaways on November 12, 2010, has died after over a month in a coma, according to a story in the New York Daily News.

Charles DeVoe, 28, had been hospitalized since the Nov. 12 incident. He died Friday. . . FDNY divers had to cut DeVoe free after his ankle tether became snagged on a wooden pole. He was in the water for several minutes before he could be rescued. . . DeVoe’s agent, Jason Kanner, called DeVoe “a lovely kid who was respected and loved by many.” . . “This is a stunning and tragic loss for all those who loved and cared for him,” Kanner said.

DeVoe was a model who worked with Dolce Gabbana, Abercrombie & Fitch, and many others. Our thoughts are with DeVoe’s family and friends.

[Link: New York Daily News]

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NigHeist December 20, 2010 at 6:01 pm

very sad news. RIP

snake December 21, 2010 at 2:27 am

Uncle Brian taught me: Wrap your arms below your thigh pull in, then pull in on your shin, obviously resist panic. Three step process. Spooky ass waters there. This tragedy happened in SB to a girl recently.

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