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Well it’s been a bad week for Australian skateboarding. Vert legend and former world number 2 Ben Pappas was found dead off Victoria Pier in the Docklands over the weekend. The exact situation is still a bit sketchy but the Hearld Sun reports his girlfriend was found dead in the Yarra River early last week. Whatever happened, our thoughts are with his family and friends. For the full report, check the Herald Sun article here.