A father-of-two killed during a water-skiing race on the Murray River at the weekend has been remembered as a “top bloke”.
Mathew Arnall, 42, was seriously injured while racing in the Robinvale Euston 80 race near the border between NSW and Victoria on Saturday morning.
The competitive water skier could not be revived by paramedics.
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Loved ones have remembered the father-of-two as a “top bloke” and “absolute legend”.
In a touching tribute, Arnall’s wife Tara shared a photo of the 42-year-old beaming as she kissed his cheek, alongside the message: “And then I realised you spent the rest of your life with me. I smile because I know you loved me till the day you went away, and will keep loving.”
Another family member said: “Time stood still for yet another one of our own, life is so unfair — gunna (sic) miss you.”
Ski Racing Victoria cancelled the event for Saturday and Sunday following the death.
“As a ski racing community, we are here to support the affected family and team members as well as the wider ski racing community at this very sad time,” it said in a statement.
“We wish to thank everyone for the efforts and support, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.”
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
The incident comes after the death of a man at the Southern 80 water ski race last month, also on the Murray River.
