World MX champion Eric Geboers has drowned while trying to save his dog. Reports say the 55-year-old jumped from his boat on Miramar lake near his home at Mol, Belgium, after his dog fell overboard. The accident happened on 6 May.
The fire brigade searched until 3:30am with spotlights and a sonar, and were assisted the following day by boats and a helicopter equipped with a heat-seeking camera. His body was later recovered.
Eric was the first person in the history of the World Motocross Championship to win world titles in 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes, taking a total of five world titles, the first two for Suzuki in the 125cc world championships in 1982 and 1983.
When Eric finished his racing career he went on to help his brother, Sylvain Geboers, manage the official Suzuki World Motocross team between 2000 and 2015.
The thoughts of the extended Suzuki family are with Eric’s family and many friends at this difficult time.
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