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Western Australian man killed in surfing accident

Western Australian man killed in surfing accident

Angus Thompson
From: Herald Sun
August 13, 2011 12:24AM

A 50-YEAR-OLD Western Australian man is dead after a surfing accident in the Maldives.

The man died on August 6 after receiving a head injury while surfing near Baa Atoll, in the tropical holiday destination, Maldivian news website sun.mv reported yesterday.

He was with two other tourists when the incident happened, apparently amid huge waves.

For the full story go here:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/western-australian-man-killed-in-surfing-accident/story-fn7x8me2-1226114126744

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