Jet ski driver completes incredible rescue of big wave surfer at Nazaré

This is the dramatic moment a jet ski driver pulled off an incredible rescue of a big wave surfer at Nazaré in Portugal.
The drone footage shows professional surfer Lucas Chumbo being towed into a monster wave on November 20th.
After an impressive ride, the Brazilian exits the wave successfully and waits for his teammate Ian Cosenza to pick him up on the jet ski.
However, as Cosenza approaches Chumbo, another huge wave rolls towards them threatening to flatten them both in the impact zone.
Chumbo manages to grab onto the sled on the back of the jet ski and Cosenza accelerates as fast as he can towards the shore.
But the drama doesn't end there: the two are now pursued by a mass of white water travelling at 60 miles per hour which quickly catches the pair and swallows them up.
When something like this happens it generally doesn’t end well but against all odds, Cosenza manages to ride the jet ski out of the mountain of churning foam and get them both to safety.
The WSL (World Surf League) described this as “one of the craziest rescues ever seen.”
Chumbo is currently one of the best big wave surfers in the world.
Praia do Norte beach, near the fishing village of Nazaré, became famous worldwide in 2011 when Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara set a world record for the largest wave ever surfed at 78 feet.
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[@carcillian]

The high five makes that golden.

[@JonCollinsMedia]

I enjoyed that for sure

[@dl2one]

The most meaningful high 5 of this century. I don't even water sport

[@gungapea8801]

Ye man that hi 5 was a cherry 🍰

[@jamesshelby5266]

That was a holy shit we made it high five. Lol

[@swan3854]

I Literally took a triple take!!! 😎 ✌

[@TheTravelingClatt]

The high five tho

[@akazesty8567]

bre second i was about to go to the comments that’s exactly what i said

[@larjkok1184]

Although what?

[@akazesty8567]

@Careful Icarus ?wdym

[@akazesty8567]

@Careful Icarus why are you being rude for no reason

[@malloryg4251]

@Careful Icarus Learn how to chill out....idiot.

[@ostreds]

Jet Ski: "We almost Died!!" High Five!!! Surfer: "Again again again........"

[@Wtahc]

rly wasnt that dangerous tho

[@squigwart]

@@Wtahc yes it was waves like that can easily drown

[@Wtahc]

@@squigwart just swim lmao

[@squigwart]

@@Wtahc ohkay düd

[@anwin4505]

@@Wtahc this type of guy to say to prevent death "just dont die"

[@bp2352]

I suddenly think my High 5s didn't deserve High5s.

[@uBmaniac]

Lol high5 inadequacy

[@2013StarSearch]

🤣

[@punanie05]

Hahahaha. Hilarious

[@Metamor-phosis]

They don't

[@ellitestar]

this was a high 4.. Because the dude lost a finger in shark bite from previous summer

[@MultiRoydon]

Laws of humanity and the universe clearly state the man driving that jet ski never has to buy another beer for the rest of his life.

[@7msjster]

dude facts!

[@roberttheiss6377]

True!

[@jasonbohannon2260]

And pay no taxes, live rent free and your children/future children's education is fully paid for.

[@myself3209]

footage of my grandpa going to school as usual

[@peak.sidehustles]

@Miles Brigham your opinions matter. not.

[@TakeshixStudios]

Under rated comment

[@maniac9554]

@Miles Brigham amount of people who agree. no one

[@rhuttrho88]

Both ways! There and home! The sea was also boiling!

[@patrciaclemons8183]

@@peak.sidehustles not

[@petemurphy7164]

The Jet Ski Rescuer is 'Ian Cosenza'. Ian and others like him are amazing people - Thank you for what you do!!!

[@jckdnls9292]

Not related to George Costanza

[@augustinevela9892]

I have no idea how this popped up on my feed, but that was the most insane daring $hi+ I've seen probably ever seen. Damn that was adrenaline pumping!!!

[@petemurphy7164]

Augustine Vela yes indeed😀

[@bigjohnson9606]

Well done ian we love you

[@dgronzega8073]

Jet ski maintenance isnt free, fuel isnt free, jet ski skill isnt free. . . who pays these awesome drivers? At Pismo in CA, you can "prepay" the tow guy or by the tow.

[@chachcadi271]

Snowboarders: I ride mountains Surfers: I ride moving mountains

[@whosspyingonme]

Brilliant...'moving mountain's...classic

[@jckdnls9292]

Because their gear Will float them up and out of the 20ft of snow the avalanche just dumped on them

[@mezalong]

Avalanche....

[@abubomom2]

Chach Cadi what if the mountaintop takes after you

[@benitotommassi5820]

Most gnarly. Surfing v snowboarding = snowboarding. Just. Big wave surfing v snowboard = no fucking contest. Go give them a try and find out.

[@jrcxley]

Balls of steel. The timing was ridiculously close, but these guys were born to do this. Exciting to watch.

[@Mois41]

dude on the jet ski really sharp with his senses. He saw whats going on and reacted perfect without loosing time real pro there

[@robertacolarette1594]

These guys are so fearless. I can’t even imagine being out in water like that. They certainly give us an exciting show though.

[@mflowers2755]

Not gonna lie... When the high five hit, it brought a tear to my eye.

[@jasonwilson7674]

Same, imagine the feeling of rescuing someone in a war zone or a kid from a burning building 👍

[@steviepigford8485]

Hahahaha ☺️😎

[@samsung5032]

Not gonna lie I didnt even notice until the 5th roll back..

[@7msjster]

it was noticeable too in the midsts of danger high five prevails.

[@lasku0007]

This is as confusing as tommy wiseau's emotions

[@havocmwf]

These jet ski recovery drivers are the forgotten heroes

[@teresitaviera3000]

Es el teem son todos x momentos.

[@jayallen408]

there's one of the most well-deserved high-five

[@wannabecarguy]

Is there a tip jar on that jet ski?

[@Mic01851]

wannabecarguy idk

[@NorCaLove1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andyz3925]

There should be and minimal amount accepted in the thousands!

[@stephenjones6030]

Yes, if you pause the video at 0:58 you can see it hanging off the back of his seat.

[@abhi2349]

I personally think there is no other sport as risky and adventurous as wave surfing ! Thanks to guys like these and some real pro camera skills we can appreciate what these guys are capable of doing.. it's brutal and beautiful!!

[@again5162]

Bull riding is more dangerous because it's similar to surfing like riding an untameable beast

[@superorangeish]

@@again5162 ...yeah...but you can't breathe in 10 feet of white water....or being held down too long...and you could break anything if the wipeout is horrific....not to mention a fin cut , etc...Hell,just being in the Ocean and seeing something like that coming at you is enough to make one die for from fright!

[@AlexDerange]

cave diving ?

[@NopeSecret]

Remote skiing and snowboarding is more dangerous as you are in a more remote location with less readily available assistance. Not to mention heights are more dangerous than water.

[@AlexDerange]

@@NopeSecret imagine the same, but if anything goes wrong you drown, with no possibility of making it out alive, alone, in the dark, and sometimes it's decades before your body is recovered, while everybody knows it's there (if it's recovered at all)

[@arklowrockz]

That speed of that rip tide after the wave finished breaking was absolutely awesome

[@funnyyylock]

Terrifying to say the least...

[@juvontay1]

Big Thumbs Up to the Camera Man for capturing this wonderful breath taking, irresistible, mouth watering, extra saucy, chocolate coated rescue of All Time. 👍👍👍

[@maxloewe9162]

Thank you for showing the video with sound and without commentary

[@jariz26]

Everything was awesome in this video. Surfing, size of wave, timing of rescue, speed of waves vs speed of waves, and lastly high five while they are still in danger 👍👍👍

[@vipahman]

And then they turn around and face the waves again!

[@youngchrisbaby9009]

vipahman “I’ll just go drop you off where I picked you up”

[@josephastier7421]

Going back to see if they can find the board.

[@stephenjones6030]

Yeah, right? Where in the hell are they going?!

[@skateboardz]

Board is attached to surfer being dragged behind them, theyre going back for round 2 100%!!! Legends

[@kevinmulqueen8438]

@@skateboardz you suppose he could have broken his leg? Must have been a pain dragging a surf board at 20 mph in choppy water

[@CabrioDriving]

Gold medal for filming too!! Spectacular!

[@paul8392]

"Those aren't mountains, those are waves!"

[@jackmartin2590]

Well played!!

[@Anon-ek3ck]

Going through something like this really makes you feel alive

[@trautsengruebenheimer8589]

Legend has it people across the world felt the shock wave from the high five.

[@devendramohan4708]

Waves can change the waters so much. Incredible. Great surfing!

[@chandlerwolz2438]

To see this kind of trust and skill is moving honestly

[@jamiegreen8065]

People go to surfing competitions just to see the surfers. People don't realize how much skill and talent the jet ski riders have. They should hold competitions just for those guys

[@danmyers9372]

I’ve been to Nazare, Portugal (beautiful city) but never when they had waves like this!

[@joaosaraiva9425]

The giant waves of Nazare can HAPPEN between November and March and it will always be necessary a storm in the sea (it can be the milles of distance), wind factor and then ALWAYS with the help of the Nazare Cannon.

[@zoellar11]

I love the high five slap between the driver and the surfer about half way in...........Yea baby !! we made it!

[@kevinsmith9266]

These lifeguards have huge balls. Thanks

[@lambertlambert7076]

Always impressive to see Nazaré waves high as skycraper.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

Man, some serious skill on display to keep that jet ski upright in that wash, 👌.

[@kleinbottled79]

Where and how do they draw in air? I don't know much about jetskis but it seems impressive to me that the motor didn't flood and die.

[@stefm.w.3640]

@@kleinbottled79 afaik they draw in water at the bottom. getting hit by the water jet the jetski uses to propel itself forward can actually be pretty dangerous, those things got a lot of power

[@jonamuller6879]

@@kleinbottled79 The intake is at the front, it can take quite some water though before drowning.

[@Busyfingers24]

Both of those guys...balls of steel👍

[@gasser5001]

Probably one of the top 3 high-five moments of all time.

[@mrolsen6987]

That's a Hell of a adrenaline ride! Epic with the high-5 🤘

[@LokiHiddlestone13]

Jet ski driver: Nice save, right bro?! Also Jet Ski Diver: Okay, let's go back in.

[@Dachdogoriginal]

That was absolutely insane in every way. Crazy!! Those waves!! Who knew Portugal was a surfing location. 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯

[@miguelhannes875]

Probably most people and certainly every surfer. Portugal has been hosting world tour events for decades, has the biggest wave in the world, and is filled with surfing tourists so pretty famous i would say

[@Dachdogoriginal]

@@miguelhannes875 well I'm not a surfer. I knew about Hawaii and Australia. I'm just saying to the average person. It's funny but I love the water, I am an avid Kayaker and always live near the water somewhere. And it's the first time I hear of it. Maybe I live in a hole. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@miguelhannes875]

@@Dachdogoriginal We're always learning 😊 Check KZbin channel: Maquina Voadora. They have been doing drone videos like this one for some years, best action you'll see, guaranteed!

[@frederickboulton8501]

God bless the camera man for catching every second of that

[@rodrigogonzalez3620]

Now, the question is... Who has the bigger balls? The Surfer.. or the guy who goes out there all day to rescue them?

[@claytonbrown7120]

Your mom

[@jerimayavondristen9955]

I've seen multiple big surfers in interviews saying operating the jet ski is much harder than the actual surfing.

[@jaturungkabart5554]

Exactly

[@ppface7221]

Both

[@bradleythomsen3083]

Anyone can sit on their ass and squeeze a throttle. It requires more balls to ride a 3ft wave than it does to jetski. The amazing thing here is the driver's intuition and concern. For him to immediately get there, then wait until the surfer has a good grip before fleeing.

[@MikSrf723]

The key to that whole thing is the turn at the end TO GO BACK OUT THERE and catch another wave!!

[@SPcapx]

Without music this video seems that much more daunting but also so much more intense

[@eugenedanker2377]

Yes, Mother Nature is awesome and beautiful.

[@patricksivertsen787]

"Brilliant"as cool as a cucumber,and then handing a low five to the surfer for surviving that extremely dangerous situation.Awesome rescue.

[@shooter7a]

The best description I heard from a big wave surfer was "imagine jumping out of a 4 story building, and then the building chases you down the street...."

[@adrianfytr35]

Dang Ive never surfed in my life but this brought a smile to my face, freakin awesome.

[@lovedooneyhandbags1105]

That Jet ski operator deserves a big Thank You 😃😃

[@Crazystuffyousee]

Looked like a suspense movie scene

[@user-xi9oe8yw6v]

"We play a dangerous game, you and I, and I respect you." "But, *you go hungry tonight, you Beast of an Ocean!* 😎🤙" 🏄🏽‍♂️

[@tmoney0212]

I like that

[@minardi028]

the "we are alive" high five at the end man!

[@alexische5109]

The two waves cresting in different directions made the getaway even more difficult.

[@xxxxxx1154]

Nice save wow Respect! I nearly drown in the shower

[@insomniosam8648]

thanks for leaving the sound of the sea which is the best music

[@SteeIBrigade]

The start of an amazing friendship.

[@emeraldlandscapemaintenanc8711]

In the video you can see the professionalism they knew the challenge coming over them and their reaction is perfect only people that knows what they are doing can pull off this situations.

[@davidnewcomb2700]

"What!? You won't pay my price? Fine, I'm haulin' you back out to where I found you."

[@rexbanner7611]

Like a boss!

[@psw4763]

This is putting that man's life on the line all in the name of a sport

[@bammbamm12]

It wasn't a rescue - it was just a nice gesture.

[@amandaphillips4344]

Damn that gave me some SERIOUS anxiety jus watching it💯

[@thinkabout602]

spot on 🌊

[@rickyrick5586]

Serious pucker

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Not me

[@jamesgonda3785]

Yeah I seen water moving like it was a different planet

[@BetterIntegra]

@@TruckTaxiMoveIt I got scorpioned by a 5 foot wave once and it took about 20 seconds to figure out were "up" was. A wave like this you never come up.

[@LOWkenshin]

Jet Skier: “H@ly Sh!t” Surfer: HIGH FIVE, “Again, again, again!” Us: “Eat popcorn”

[@drewpenn7440]

The most emotionally packed high five afterwards

[@chibiittomi1575]

Why is this so satisfying to watch-

[@EB-bh3ji]

That riptide was terrifying. Looks like unswimmable water to me.

[@chriscamgemi368]

E B white water has a lot of air in it & yes it’s next to impossible to swim in 🤙

[@danmyers9372]

Chris Camgeni - I was afraid the pump on the jet ski was going to suck in too much air when he was in the wash. That would not have been good.

[@chriscamgemi368]

@@romn7601 & your Full of shit brother 💩,,there is way to Much Air & secondly ,if you don’t have a air vest on while your surfing 🏄‍♂️ these types of waves 🌊,you will drowned..I surf 🏄‍♂️ jaws in Maui Hawaii & I have first hand on what & how dangerous whit water is & can be.don’t be that guy ,,Much Maui Love 🌊🏄‍♂️🤙🌴

[@chriscamgemi368]

@@danmyers9372 that does happen Brother & the jet ski will stall out ,but there is a secondary water/pump chamber inside the jet ski that Helps that not happen..Much Maui Love 🌊🏄‍♂️🤙🌴

[@mattc8852]

That was Johnny Utah saving Bodhi from the 50 year storm

[@stylin60es]

Point Break reference?

[@mattc8852]

@@stylin60es Utah get me two

[@stylin60es]

@@mattc8852 Little hand says it's time to rock and roll.

[@mattc8852]

@@stylin60es cliffs on both sides, im not gonna paddle to New Zealand

[@stylin60es]

@@mattc8852 We'll get him when he comes back in!

[@michelebonita8029]

This is not a Rescue job this is a Movie Clip! 😍🤩

[@paulrodriguez5958]

Talk about clutch timing. Respect shown with the high five.

[@dreistheman7797]

It's like the scene in the mummy where they're chased by a wave with imhotep's face

[@eldersprit4515]

Just like he rode a bike through a storm 🤘😁

[@mariocondello2282]

What a magical moment.

[@valenteruiz1470]

Damn. I can’t even handle how badass that rescuer is

[@neonpersonishere]

When you're running from the mobs and you trip but your homie comes back for you.

[@jeffersond4505]

Welcome to the shortest suspense movie, ever💯👍🙏🏽❤️😳

[@markshaggy7914]

Sensational footage.. well done to everyone involved.

[@ghostdecentdin9225]

Amazing rescue high five made more spectacular. Balls of steel lads :)

[@diegovski]

How he didn't sink pulled by the weight of his balls is beyond me.

[@pyzelphantom4355]

that wave is so fast even the jetski cant outrun it

[@danmyers9372]

Carlos Andres Medrano - And high powered jet skis can easily exceed 60 MPH.

[@jonamuller6879]

@@danmyers9372 80mph is doable, but unless water is calm riding that is quite rough, especially for the surfer in the back.

[@kip_klipso4270]

Big wave surfing and honestly surfing in general is so fascinating to watch.

[@whiskybravo4648]

That was f’n awesome. What a save!

[@taochi100]

Imagine him not getting there on time 😱🤯

[@N8sMami]

And here we thought James bond was a badass

[@marlon1171]

That’s simply the most awesome thing ever!!!

[@JP-td8gt]

Mother Nature is unstoppable.

[@credit7167]

that some of the sickest shit i ever seen

[@davidrivas6412]

That moment you thank your partner for having your back

[@SY-mu4jr]

This is breathtaking!

[@davidowen6103]

That was incredibly awesome.

[@yukafidah1]

He's lucky. Props to the lifeguard. He wouldn't have made it to shore on his own.

[@theangrybuffalosportsfan9971]

Its was setup to catch him after every wave he rides

[@abhishek15894]

Looks like a scene from a movie

[@yoglo2]

Presence of mind and quick decision and brave.. amazing

[@rxonmymind8362]

2K thumbs up exactly! Woot. Nerves of steel that jet ski operator.

[@fasterthanforza7427]

Surfer: *That could’ve* *been* *bad,* *thanks* *dude.* Guy on Jetski: *GIMME* *SOME* *SKIN* *BRUTHER,* *WOO* *HOO!*

[@thedarkpototoy3642]

0:33 GO GO GO GO GO!!!!

[@panfilove]

Finally a nice reccomendation by youtube

[@fine_ol_chap]

You can't hear it, but based on the positive attitude of a high five I can only imagine the reactions of the two being screaming and laughter during the danger

[@dans4270]

Looked like they were moving fast but in reality they were sitting still.

[@richardpatton2502]

That’s why God keeps his summer house in Portugal

[@alexamontalbano5658]

That’s what true friendship looks like

[@hibiki54]

Surfing Nazare is on my bucket list.

[@phillipsanchez4192]

Holy smokes, that takes guts, both of them...