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Famous Surfer Bethany Hamilton Pleads For Assistance After Nephew Drowns In Pool

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton said she was clinging to life after her young nephew nearly drowned and begged for help, but it appears her prayers have been answered. Hamilton appealed to her fans in an emotional Instagram post shared on October 13th. She said Andrew had drowned the day before but had been “saved.” [sic] […]

FL surfer Jorge Alvarado on life support after crashing into sandbar, pier piling

A Florida surfer is in grave danger after a horrific accident in which he struck his head on a pier piling, officials and family members said. Jorge Alvarado, 49, suffered severe head injuries in Daytona Beach on Friday morning and is currently on life support. Jorge Alvarado is fighting for his life after a horrific […]

Mystery surfer caught on video saving bird drowning in the waves

Social media users are trying to publicize the name of a surfer who was seen on video rescuing a distressed seabird in Florida earlier this week. But identifying the good Samaritan on a surfboard in this video, which has been shared hundreds of times on Reels, is not “what happened on land.” “He's a hero […]

Peruvian Surfer Lucca Mesinas staying on cruise ship in Tahiti

Peruvian surfer Lucca Mesinas had just one complaint about competing and living in Tahiti during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 28-year-old shortboard Olympian had apparently been enjoying a stay on the luxury cruise ship Aranui 5 off the coast of the French Polynesian island with a group of other surfers in recent weeks. “There was […]

German Surfer Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction During Olympic Competition

Spectators at the Olympic surfing competition on Saturday got a much bigger treat than they bargained for: German surfer Tim Elter stripping naked in the waves of Tahiti. He was in the Olympics, so why was he in Tahiti? Good question. The waves in France are not Olympic-grade, so the surfing competition takes place in […]

Body surfer swept out to sea rescued thanks to Apple Watch

It was watching over him. Apple Watch has saved another life, as a resourceful Australian bodysurfer survived being nearly swept out to sea after calling emergency services with the life-saving digital device. “It’s amazing that I was able to use this technology to save my life,” said Rick Shearman, 49. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The Australian […]