British surfing athlete Catchawan “Champ” Thongpia, 31, dies after being found unresponsive in a canal in Venice, according to reports. He arrives for what is described as a romantic break with his partner and is later reported to have left his hotel “for a smoke.” Hours afterward, a bystander spots a body floating in the water and initially believes it may be a dolphin, before alerting others. Emergency response is carried out, but Thongpia is found unresponsive. The incident occurs in November, and the reports focus on how he was discovered and the timeline from his hotel departure to his discovery in the canal. The available coverage does not present detailed findings about the cause of drowning or whether any factors such as alcohol, medical issues, or foul play are involved. Authorities’ investigation details are not included in the provided accounts.