Surfer impaled by Swordfish, in freak accident, dies of injuries

[Melensdad]

Wow or Huh? Tragic either way. Never expected to stumble on a story where a sword fish killed a human.

Surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, dead after being impaled by swordfish in freak incident

The Italian thrill-seeker was killed while surfing at a popular surf break earlier this month.

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Full story at the link, but this bit pretty much covers it. . .

Surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, dead after being impaled by swordfish in freak incident​

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News.com.au Published Oct. 21, 2024, 11:04 a.m. ET​

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Giulia Manfrini has died at the age of 36 after being fatally impaled by a swordfish during a freak incident.​

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The Italian thrill-seeker was killed while surfing at a popular surf break off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, earlier this month.​

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The surfing lifestyle cult figure was catching waves at Masokut Island in the Mentawai archipelago when a swordfish leapt out of the water and stuck her in her chest, eyewitnesses have told news outlets.​

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According to The Standard, the Instagram influencer reportedly had a 5cm (1.96 inches) deep stab wound on the left side of her chest.​

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Giulia Manfrini has died following a freak incident earlier this month. NX​

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She was killed while surfing off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. NX​

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Surfers at the break were able to transport her to a local health clinic — Pei Pei Pasakiat Taileleu Health Centre — but she died shortly after.​

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According to The Telegraph, Massimo Ferro and Alexandre Ribas were among those that tried to save her life and provided first aid at the scene after watching the tragedy unfold.​

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According to the Siberut Police, Manfrini had signaled for help to two witnesses at the scene. . . .​

 

[Kevlar]

Boy, when it’s your time, it’s your time. This is why people like me that sink like a rock avoid water at all costs, way too many ways to die in the water!

 

[m1west]

Boy, when it’s your time, it’s your time. This is why people like me that sink like a rock avoid water at all costs, way too many ways to die in the water!

I swim fine, but never enjoyed swimming in the ocean, people are small and soft in there.

 

[norscaner]

Boy, when it’s your time, it’s your time. This is why people like me that sink like a rock avoid water at all costs, way too many ways to die in the water!

I too cant swim and sink like a rock so I took up scuba diving. Strap on a tank and a fancy life jacket and go enjoy... It is amazing what you see below the waves. I have logged over 500 dives.