Obituaries
Joe McGovern, Narragansett Surfing Legend, Dies
The 64-year-old died after falling while surfing at one of his favorite spots in Florida.
Joe McGovern, a Narragansett resident considered a pioneer in the East Coast surfing community, died doing what he loved.
McGovern, 64, was surfing in Florida Sunday when he fell while riding a wave, according to Florida Today. He went into a coma and was pronounced dead Wednesday.
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The local surfing community mourned his loss.
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When McGovern fell, he was surfing at Indian Harbor Beach—one of his favorite spots, according to Surfline.
“I am incredibly shocked and saddened,” his daughter, Jennie, wrote in a statement, Surfline reported. “We went on many surf adventures together and I will cherish those memories.”
McGovern was also a surfing photographer whose work appeared in national publications.
One of Joe McGovern’s photos via Surfers Village
Photo credit: Joe McGovern
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