An Italian surfer died last week after being stabbed by a swordfish in the waters of Masukot Island in Indonesia.
AntaraA local news agency reported that 36-year-old Giulia Manfrini was surfing at around 9:30 a.m. when the strange incident occurred.
“Unexpectedly, the swordfish jumped towards Manfrini and pinned it in the chest,” said Lahmuddin Siregar, head of the Mentawai Islands Regional Disaster Management Agency.
Manfrini was taken to a local hospital at Bay Bay Health Center. Manfrini suffered a 2-inch-deep stab wound in the upper left part of her chest, and showed signs of water in her lungs, according to Antara, who received the medical report.
Swordfish attacks are extremely uncommon and death is even rarer, but their sharp, prominent snouts are formidable weapons for these predatory fish and can lead to deadly encounters. In 2015, a boat captain in Hawaii He died After being speared by a long-beaked fish in Hawaii.
Mentawai is considered one of the best surf spots in the world with its warm waters, consistent breaks and glassy conditions. The islands thus have a thriving tourist economy of surf camps and travel agencies offering guided trips to foreign surfers.
Manfrini, a former professional skateboarder, was one of the founders of the company wavea travel company that offers surf trips at luxury surf resorts and surf trips in remote locations around the world, including several locations on the Mentawai Islands. She was a guest at Hidden Bay Resort in the Northern Mentawai Islands at the time of the accident.
In an Instagram post, Hidden Bay Resort books, “Unfortunately, in this case, there was nothing we could do” to prevent the incident, she said, adding that she “provided all necessary support to assist with the procedures for returning the body.”
Friends and customers went online to share their condolences and memories of the avid surfer.
“Julia was the lifeblood of this company, and everyone who came in contact with her will remember her infectious enthusiasm for surf, snow and life.” subscriber On social media. “Julia couldn’t travel without people falling in love with her smile, her laugh, and her endless excitement.”
Massimo Ferro, one of the witnesses at the scene of Manfrini’s killing, shared a series of photos from their trip leading up to the fatal accident.
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