Pro Surfer Goes Down Hard!

Pro surfer Joao Chianca from Brazil wipes out at Backdoor while surfing in Hawaii. Glad to report he is in stable condition. Amazing work by the North Shore Lifeguards and fellow surfers gettin him to the beach safely.

[@Mat-nl4ro]

Joao Chianca is alive and well if anyone was wondering

[@tarapayne4945]

🎉I was 🎉Mahalo 🎉

[@samoafa841]

Thank goodness!

[@123prova]

where is he?

[@glennsherlock5464]

Thanks mate good to know hes ok, that was a hell of a fall and wash. The dude whistling and life guards were doing the lords work would have been hard to get him in.

[@kmui6022]

meu deus! it was joão chianca?

[@H_H_____]

All the people whistling for life guards and them finding him and stabilizing his neck is all a miraculous feat. Prayers to him and his lifesaving rescuers.

[@marciawilli6744]

Glad the surfer is doing well 🎉

[@PaperGrape]

It's a community

[@MrCoq00]

And prayers don't help

[@PaperGrape]

@@MrCoq00 your opinion is unimportant lmao

[@19tams67]

​​@@MrCoq00 yes, yes they do. Anything is possible when you BELIEVE🙏

[@josephleonard889]

I was saved by a random hawaiian local in a bad surfing accident i had no control over i was not going to make it and i gave up ill never forget that man he made sure i meade it home to my family

[@Lukemasonmedia]

Put him in your will

[@TheTinydancer9000]

I got stuck in a rip and almost drown. Some huge guy came up on his board and ripped me out of the water. Bless him.

[@luisoliveiraoliveira5993]

Todos temos um anjo encarnado Aki ❤,,,, vamos falar bem deles pra Deus ❤😂😂

[@deldridg]

Yes, me too. Years ago bodysurfing in heavy surf at Whale Beach (Sydney) I was gone for all money, dragged out in the wash and a random surfer reached down and pulled me over his board. I stayed long enough to get my breath back and caught a wave in. I hung around and tried to catch the dude to thank him for saving my life but never saw him again. He was my angel, that's for sure. Take care out there friends.

[@josephleonard889]

@@deldridg it was my first time surfing, December on North shore, I'm from Ohio and wasn't familiar with how bad the waves could be that time of year at the beach I was at. The waves started out normal calm nice weather. Then it got a little more rough and we were out pretty far the waves started hitting around what id imagine was 10 ft and we were riding them on our knees trying to learn how to stand up slowly the current, waves, and our egos pulled us apart( a group of three of us) I was begining to feel timid so I was trying to make my way to a rock bed that I could then climb through to shore and wait for my friends I was making progress towards it, when I started feeling like a force pulling me back as I turned around I seen this massive wall of water and as I looked up I scaled it to be close to 30 feet I quickly got ready to jump on the surfboard even if on my knees to hope God would let me ride it instead of be crushed by this terrifying wave,but there was another plan, the wave grew so large I began to nearly see the sand protruding from the ocean floor and before i could even think i was crushed by the wave and i mean crushed it pinned me to the ground as the water crushed me and continued to flow above my head the only thing bringing me to the surface was the surfboard. When I finally got to the surface after what felt like more than 5 minutes went by I couldn't move I was weak from the beating but instinct was kicking in and I was treading water the best I could every inch I tried to move forward was sending me backwards from the current and waves were still crashing over me I was in the middle of accepting my certain death and praying for God to give my children a way to be at peace with this after I was gone when I seen the end of a big surf board in my face with a foot and man yelling grab it once I grabbed it I could feel his strength pulling us forward and that was the biggest feeling of relief the moment my life was in his hands I'd never felt safer. I do believe I offered all the money I had at the time he was just a local who knew tourists often make mistakes like I did and he didn't want to see a life lost so he dedicates his time to being a life guard. That's true selfless service

[@hawaiiansoja]

Respect to lifeguards risking thier own lives rescuing strangers. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@shasha738]

Well they don't become lifeguards to rescue only friends and family 😂

[@Airestotle09]

Congrats you found out what lifeguard means lol

[@hawaiiansoja]

@@Airestotle09 congrats on your thoughtless comment! 👏

[@Airestotle09]

@@hawaiiansoja learned from you 😂

[@Manocheher.A]

I was about to say the same.

[@50yroldgrom]

Those lifeguards are legends

[@jubajuba1223]

Big respect ❤❤❤❤Aloha 👋

[@Thinkx7.1]

Respect ❤❤

[@docwill184]

Who? Outcome?

[@50yroldgrom]

@@docwill184 koa R, he is still livin

[@cassiocj2643]

​@@docwill184 Lucas chumbo

[@NonChatLant]

João Chianca has since not only recovered, but he has also qualified for the Paris olympic games 💪❤ Vamooos, guerreiro!!! 🇧🇷 🏄‍♀️ #brazilianstorm

[@lynnesettle7590]

Go for GOLD, Jaoa!!!🎉😊

[@cyndielauterbach4806]

Cheering him on for GOLD!

[@sandybowers5085]

Thank God - go for the Gold Medal 🥇💯‼️🙏🏼

[@Nuttyirishman85]

What waves are there to ride in Paris?

[@NonChatLant]

@@Nuttyirishman85 that's a good question! The surf competitions for the 2024 olympic games will be held at Teahupo'o, a beach in a Taiti.

[@immafoodlover6412]

Hawaii life gaurds, the best in the world. Much respect.

[@user-uh8hf7fn3b]

Под волну попал предс авляю какое падения и удар сам катался на волнах

[@sergiodeoliveira7113]

Tão bons que não perceberam a necessidade de salvar o surfista 😂😂

[@marcosghelman9232]

Vem pra Copacabana sábado ou domingo com mar grande e depois tenta escrever isso de novo.

[@MrCassiocachattori]

In Brasil is 10000% faster and better I think they are the best in the world ... They have like a insane training.. like savage guys on the water

[@dacat8171]

I thought these Bondi beach fellas rule the beach!? 🤔

[@jafutube1]

Respect to those lifeguards and those that notified - good to see people looking out for others 👍

[@lourdinhamiranda4639]

Exatamente

[@fishingandsurfingwithburdy2078]

That's my nephew MaiKai Burdine whistling and flagging the lifeguards ! 🙌

[@Qqqqql]

You should be proud

[@FrenchViking466]

How is the other guy doing now?

[@fishingandsurfingwithburdy2078]

@@FrenchViking466 good as far as I know .

[@ChristianRaymondFilms]

Sup Maikai !!

[@weemonkey2779]

That's my nephew lil tom makahine, think you got the wrong suspect

[@christinav3383]

Quick response from the man and the life guards, you are all heroes 💪

[@user-xr2iw7hv5r]

Спасибо вам, сильные, быстрые, опытные ребята! Дай вам Бог всего самого наилучшего!

[@reinreintong6212]

ความช่วยเหลือ จากกาดร์รวดเร็ว ต้องช่วยผู้ประสพภัย ต้องปลอดภัย อย่างแน่นอนเลยค่ะขอบคุณในการดูแลจากทุกๆท่านนะคะ คุณๆสุดยอดมาก❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-qk3nd9hf2u]

Спасибо парням - спасателям за их труд! Надеюсь у этого сëрфера всë классно!

[@dominateyou8959]

Ага и если не такие долбоиоби,то не получили би премии🤣🤣🤣

[@gwynnethhughes4203]

So scary. I hope he recovers. Thank God for the Lifeguards. GodBless

[@nurayustamehmetoglu5065]

Sen nediyon abib

[@nurayustamehmetoglu5065]

Yanlış şöyledim de özür dilerim

[@Doug72381]

Was that the biblical Adam and Steve that the fictional god sent for help?

[@user-dy7ze2ey8q]

I had a friend who was killed when his board hit the back of his head. He was an excellent surfer who had surfed around the world chasing his passion..

[@Vladimir-lq6cz7js4b]

Страсть его и сгубила.. А стоила ли овчинка выделки? Страсть вообще штука опасная и эгоистичная. Спасатели тоже могут пострадать..

[@nicklintner8383]

@@Vladimir-lq6cz7js4byou prolly just tell yourself this since you know your life will be void of passion.

[@tame3087]

I'm so sorry you lost a very special soul in your life 💔 ❤️‍🩹

[@robbinjuliano9014]

Very sorry for your friend✨💕

[@stephanies6770]

@@nicklintner8383 is there a translation?

[@janicechilders4885]

Thank you so much for helping this young man❤️

[@maximus-decimus-meridius]

You’re a tough rooster Joao.. 🤙Great job bro sounding the alarm, he knew exactly what to do!

[@danceswithsquirrels7106]

Good job stabilizing the spine 👍🏽 these lifeguards are the best, deserve all the respect they get

[@anabelvilela7328]

GRAÇAS! Ele está bem e vai para os jogos olímpicos de Paris! Obrigada a todos que o resgataram! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@iProxymoron]

I got tossed at Sandy's like that once. I swam away just fine, few scratches and bruises thankfully. But when I surfaced, there were so many people already flying to come help. People are good.

[@JosephDoyle-oo3qo]

I too went over the falls at sandys head first put my right arm in front now I can't throw over hand.it was go over or get swept into the rocks. 4 foot wave so not too far .I had a football player friend who did a face plant on a 3 ft wave luck he only had a bloody nose and a black eye.

[@Twomps]

That shore break is no joke...

[@HawaiianBrian69]

I used to swim there. Very intense

[@vela-6]

As someone who has been in waves like this many times, and tossed into the water, I am curious, what specifically makes it dangerous? I've never been hurt or injured from it. Maybe because I go under or over the wave? Or is it the board coming back to hit you that makes it dangerous? Or maybe there are rocks here? Mine was pure sand.

[@jerald6023]

​@vela-6 b yea bra, unless you've been to the Banzai Pipeline, you've never been tossed around by a wave like this- yes the bottom is uninform, with big chunks of coral that jut up, very dangerous place many surfers have lost their lives here- THATS What makes it so dangetous

[@emilyf4413]

I got goosebumps hearing the whistles for help. Altruistic. Good wishes to the surfer.

[@etiennebaigorry]

Chair de poule ? Il ne faut pas exagérer ! Personne n'oblige ces bons hommes à risquer leur vie...je parle des surfeurs bien sûr...

[@thibautkeddouri5120]

😂😂😂 don't exagerate here..

[@patsheppard2616]

Pipeline is dangerous. People here have our whole lives to remember it. I can think back to the harrowing moments in my older sons surfing adventures when he was younger. Surfers never stop to remember how mothers and sisters and aunties live their lives day by day hoping their husbands and sons survive their daily surfing adventures.

[@svenmarten3493]

I love those people acting fast. Real heroes. Y‘all can be proud of yourself for the rest of your life!!

[@user-ip3xb4ex5t]

Настоящие мкжчины собой", Z❤

[@user-xk6bl2ok7f]

Thank God for surf brothers and lifeguards hope that young man ok and will be surfing soon

[@williamsawyer1619]

The best trained watermen always ready to go and risk it.. thank you

[@cyndielauterbach4806]

That must be Hawaii. Went to the North Shore the waves were AMAZING as were the Surfers!!

[@ChrisONeill-eb9vd]

The lifeguards and People in the water were Heroes that day 🙏🤙

[@scottburrow8717]

The lifeguards at pipe are the best in the business.

[@mikefitzpatrick43]

Good to see everyone rally up and help out

[@beverlystark5143]

Thank you to the Life Guards and the young man that alerted the life guards!!! God Bless you all!!!!

[@kurtsakslsvideosaks9185]

Last read he was awake and recovering okay. Scary sheet when worst case plays out. No jetskis around to save these guys. Old school surfers never had any backup..wild !!!

[@LigayaReyes-Martin]

Bravo to lifeguards for rescuing the strangers👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BethyKable]

That quick action probably saved him !

[@ernestogarcia3377]

Pray for João Chianca he needs your prayers now🙏🏻 he should be fine he’s young and in great shape 🤙🏼 Dios Te Bendiga ❤

[@AFx3144]

Was It really Chianca?

[@carolannhodgson5303]

❤️🙏🏻 Happy he is ok. Great guards.

[@rachelflair4835]

The reef is shallow at Pipeline. Hitting your head can kill you!

Thank you for explaining this

[@anthonynorton1967]

Braddah whistling saved that man's life

[@jaredcooper7670]

Maikai Burdine, dude rips!

[@jong-minjung984]

Handsome guy

[@LegitimateW]

Seeing men helping helping each other

[@jackdonovan2270]

Prayers be with you brother 🙏🏻🍀🌊

[@tiagomed18]

How is he?

[@rafagammer0073]

@@tiagomed18 recovering, but stable

[@Bethypat1]

I'm glad he's ok! Thankfully everyone, in the water and on the beach, they were on point and made sure!

[@terrytownsend6717]

Wow Joao Canca is a really good surfer...hope he recovers soon.

[@dianeivey1884]

Great team work 👏 I'm glad everyone's well 🎉

[@geoffhenig7338]

Thank God he went down feet first and not head first. Props to the life guard team

[@sukotu23]

So what was the actual issue here? Was he basically falling on to sand and rock? How did they know immediately something was up?

[@khworker1322]

@@sukotu23 shore break

[@michaelratliff2865]

​@@sukotu23Look up the physics of a wave it basically draws all of the water out to make a swell even on the smallest scale. And most big waves crash on shallow land. The biggest waves to ride are also most deadly. I'm not a surfer this is basic knowledge.

[@sukotu23]

@@khworker1322 right so the issue is he shouldn't have gone for it unless he was 100% sure he could catch the wave right?

[@ahiboy]

@@sukotu23 There is never a 100% or certainty when it comes to the ocean. This guy knows what he's doing, and even then the ocean did something unpredictable. You can see the lip kick up at the last second causing him to lose his footing.

[@EIbereth]

I sincerely hope this boy gets well soon.

[@user-ke5bn4vg5x]

Respect to the lifeguards. Woodpile

[@MichaelMiller-td5wm]

My Prayers Are With You Joao! Speedy Recovery Brother!

[@hadarkopal3830]

What happened to him

[@cmrosscmross]

Probably got smoked on the reef. Hope he's ok

[@czarnpg]

was João Chianca i think he is doing well ​@@hadarkopal3830

[@FrancisCsaszar-gv9zt]

Surfers are a brotherhood, if you have never made surfing a lifestyle you wouldnt understand.

[@oomar2854]

No not really, surfers are egocentric with low self esteem who always fight for waves they think they are entitled to.

[@shiraz1736]

Shhhhhh

[@ghklfghjfghjcvbnc]

what a w@ck @$$... eye-rolling... cheesy statement. There is no "brotherhood". Ever heard of "localism" or "Da Hui"? They don't give a F, and are disgustingly territorial.

[@ryand141]

Ok, Bodhizafa.

[@cosmo5102]

@FrancisCsaszar-gv9zt get off your surfing bf’s dong , spit that out , and get a brain. There is nothing special about surfing lifestyle! It’s extremely easy to understand for those who don’t surf!!!

[@naninolovyou6388]

OMG I started crying when they got him out! ❤❤❤ 😢 Thank God he is ok ❤❤❤

[@shawngower6812]

Well done from the whistle blower, lifeguards, guys in the water and shot for the updates on his wellbeing, keep on surfing dude

[@joseplacco]

respect to those lifeguards

[@SisterNunya]

Thank God for lifeguards 😮

[@Jeyren.G.0809]

P.s. i love 2 see ppl helping each other. Doesn't hv 2 be a bad situation to do so. Proof there's still hope 4 humanity. 🙏🛐💪🌎 🗺️🤝✊

[@soundsof-we7zl]

A rip current to my daughter and sons girlfriend out to sea, my son went to save them but was starting to go under, i was in the condo, (my friend was beach side) A stranger went out and grabbed my daughter whom also helped herself get back to shore. My sons gf was too tired and could not assist him and was not listening so they were both being dragged out farther. My son went under several times and has said, he wanted to give up but after resting a moment got more strength to try again. He finally made it in but it was one of the worst feelings in the world to watch your (grown) children go through. The ocean can be very scary

[@soundsof-we7zl]

Rip current took

[@MasonHunter-ke8tk]

Learn how to spot them.. you can see the ripples they form in between waves you want to be right in front of the waves if you want to avoid them bigger the waves the harder the rip so if you see a spot with no waves and it's overhead surf your best just not getting in the water unless you like surf then hop in the rip and let it take you there.

[@poutinedream5066]

Did his gf get out alright?

[@soundsof-we7zl]

@@poutinedream5066 yes, he drug her up after 45 minutes. They were both exhausted but survived. That’s when the rescue showed up and checked them out .

[@electronicnotarystamp235]

Scary

[@CakCiKuRamA]

one lifeguard bro having his Baywatch hasselhoff moment

[@hollysalem1411]

Right!I was thinking the same thing 🌊🏝️🌴

[@user-or2vp3bc5g]

That is João criança pro surfer my sisters boy friend we are at the hospital seeing him now 😢

[@burtonalex8298]

Omg. Hope he’s okay😢

[@Shaneomarz]

No its not

[@user-jg2zo4nj6s]

Prayer's for a full and successful recovery. He sure did not look good as he was carried out of the water

[@higherresolution4490]

Very frightening. How is his recovery going now? It looks like he might have been hit by his board.

[@Beloved-of-the-Divine]

Hope he is feeling well

[@Joshua_Peller]

Those lifeguards are probably the best in the world

[@surfersofhawaii]

they are!

[@AFx3144]

The Rio de Janeiro's life guards are pretty good too.

[@thyggs]

​@@AFx3144Waves in Brazil dont compare to Hawaii or Australia. Its why the big wave (hence the name) surf competitons dont take place in places like Brazil. Big waves=big lifeguards. Medium waves=mid lifeguards

[@user-uo7fw5bo1o]

Respect to the lifeguards and those who drew their attention to the downed surfer. They saved a life that day!

[@gophukyurselvs3621]

Best lifeguards on the planet 🤙🏼

[@diabeto6297]

In some other footage you can see him go over the falls... heavy stuff !!

[@EMan-cu5zo]

I saw some other footage as well. He was underwater for a long time. I think he got knocked out. Good thing everyone looks after each other for the most part out there. I hope he fully recovers, he wouldn’t be around if the people didn’t see it happen and pull him up.

[@Evil.Turkey]

Why is Everyone whistling and party waving 😂

[@richardsoria5112]

I got a learn how to whistle like that because if it wasn’t for those guys whistling, the lifeguards wouldn’t have done their job quickly

[@zhrahalqhtanyf5887]

شكرا للرجال الانقاذ الرائعين. والحمدلله انه مازال حيا👍🏼

[@amalkhaled9260]

الحمدلله 😮

[@ramonpegues7925]

The lifeguards and other surfers brought that man home

[@user-ps3rb9yc8x]

Glad he got through this and didn't suffer life changing injuries or worse!!! Born and raised in Hawaii in 1960, growing up in our family beach house right here, I have been surfing my whole life since I was 5 years old. Pipeline is the most dangerous wave on the planet, and pretty much more surfers have drowned/ died here at this surfing spot than all other places on the planet. I became an expert surfing this wave and surfed it for decades. I have had 5 close friends die surfing this wave, one in my arms while trying to get him into shore after a bad injury to his neck/ head from the nose of his surfboard on a Wipeout! I nearly drowned twice, even being so intimately familiar with this wave. One of the times I had honestly accepted I was going to drown after being held in the impact zone and taking 8 huge waves in a row being held down to where when surfacing each time after about 6 waves, still being held by the rip current and waves right in the impact zone, I just couldn't breathe in any air to my lungs. I was spent!! I maintained consciousness floating under the surface, unable to move, and just popped up to see another huge wave breaking, about to rag doll me again, when an arm went around me from behind, putting me into the lifeguard position, holding me tightly as we both took the lip right on us in full impact. It was one of my best friends, who I grew up and went to school with since I was a little kid. His name is Mark Cunningham, an absolute legend Hawaii lifeguard who worked the Ehukai lifeguard tower for over 20 years. He's one of the most famous lifeguards amongst a long line of Hawaiian guards, and he said he literally jumped out of the tower and sprinted at full speed up the beach as soon as saw me take off, to get above the rip current to where you have to dive into the shorebreak and swim out going sideways in the strong undertow and riptide

[@mrg.8754]

Dat's a fuckin' dive on the rocks !

[@Garethstruelove]

That was chilling. I hope he’s all right and there’s no injury. I’m glad the other surfers got the attention of the lifeguards.

[@alejandromagnoelgrande9449]

I had a similar experience years ago and I learned something, never wiped out like that. I always put my hands on my head and pull my knees to my chest until current slow down

[@jennifergarcia1317]

Our waters are the most beautiful but can also be the most deadly. Watching this video makes me feel pride watching this kanaka helping the fallen surfer. They do this over and over again because you must give thanks to how powerful she is (The Ocean)😅

[@skbnvacaville]

More people die at Pipeline than any other surf site in the world

[@richardwatkins7957]

Your Hawaiian lifeguards are some of the best watermen on the north shore.nothing but respect.they grab a pair of flippers and how they even swim against the current is impressive.could b ten metres from shore and feel like U r in a whirlpool.,,your actions don't Go unnoticed....

[@mygchurch7220]

Closed out.. he was too deep and had no business going for that wave.. even if his drop went good it was Davie Jones locker for him

[@kevinkhoy7171]

That's a good 12 to 15 ft drop! On to a rock solid reef!

[@Reafroad151]

From Florida, the greatest respect for Hawaiian lifeguards. Eddie would be proud 🤙

[@blackbeard3674]

Soon as the lifeguards started running I swear I could hear the Baywatch song start up 😂

[@SFsurf]

They're always pulling bodies out of the caves

[@firstprospector]

That hits hard. 😮

[@UnderwaterJohn-fn7jg]

What caves?

[@SFsurf]

It's just a reference to the movie North Shore

[@xyourafunny]

@@UnderwaterJohn-fn7jg under the reef

[@user-di6cb3qw1t]

Thank GOD he is alive and doing well. Hats off to the Brother who whistled. He is so alert and caring 🙏🙏🙏🤍🤍🤍

[@wrxslo]

Is that Tamega in the lifeguard crew? sick seeing a professional bodyboarder saving people out there

[@brickpowell2771]

You saved anyone recently?

[@wrxslo]

@@brickpowell2771 i’ve saved 3-4 life’s my whole life hbu bud?

[@Subrosathefirst]

@@brickpowell2771they mean sick in a good way

[@brickpowell2771]

@@Subrosathefirst you right 😂

[@thelma77385]

I hope he's safe now And salute to all the rescuers

[@JonathanWoodGoddard]

Fark poor dude i hope he's ok and thank God for the awesome Hawaiian lifeguards 🙏🤙

[@bgal7110]

Oh, thank God that surfer is safe! Notice how one lifeguard is supporting his head. You guys are heros. ❤

[@cassiomorais5868]

Esses sao a Nova geracao de salva-vidas do Northshore, estao de parabens

[@DmantopG]

Surfers are legends. I have been saved by many. They bring you to shore.

[@iditarod4081]

The cameraman always survives

[@djraven6864]

Looked like Rick Cane wiping out at pipe for the first time.

[@dougwotton1046]

The board barely missed his head! 🙏

[@hatsaok8153]

Yeah but I'm pretty sure he hit his head off the reef..

[@drunkdrftr]

Reef is a bigger threat i guess

[@juanozoresarriola6059]

Thanks for this.

[@mickhead4236]

beach culture. we all know when shit gets real . 💯 💪 .da boyz yeww

[@simonsmith740]

Tough game when you get it wrong... beautiful when you get it right

[@tomlin10]

He's ok everyone

[@darylynrose6814]

Fantastic ,good to hear , 🌊🙏🕊️👱🌈🌍👍

[@imjustwarmingup333]

When a Pro surfer is in trouble like this, you know it's those waves are no joke, good to know João is ok, Força Guerreiro

[@AtortAerials]

That board almost split him in half damn.

[@stephanies6770]

Thanks for the update ❤

[@christinaalameda6206]

Awsome Life Guards🙏🥰🌹🌹🌹

[@surfersofhawaii]

Best in the world

[@lindy337]

Omg how does that wave even come thank goodness lifeguards are risking their lives for strangers ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊 So caring 😊😊

[@anishpal6243]

I am a very beginner surfer so can someone please explain what happened here? Thanks!

[@zjshredz2774]

He basically hit the reef on the bottom really hard since pipeline has a really shallow reef. So the dudes on the beach whistled to the lifeguards to help save him

[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

And then all the weight of the water collapsing down on top of you.

[@obvioustrash7833]

Pipeline is a spot with shallow water and a reef below on top of massive barreling waves. When you go down on pipeline, you will get the shit knocked out of you because of this. Hitting the bottom reef and then getting tumbled and smashed by the wave right after is no joke

[@onerider808]

When all the water is up in a wave, there is nothing left but exposed reef. It is hard and can cut you to ribbons. Quite often, people go down head first and get pounded. The rough break signs you see along Hawaii beaches are not joking. Only that guy’s athleticism allowed him to land more of less feet first, which probably saved his life and skull.

[@obvioustrash7833]

@@onerider808 honestly, why people dont wear helmets there baffles me. Its straight up stupidity

[@timsmith6772]

Hawaiian power is no joke !! 😮😮😮

[@user-pq9ol3mn1j]

I respect that sense of community and care for one another.

[@wayoflife736]

Happens to me alot, to drop off the surfboard like that. Respect for the lifeguards, they used a nice technique there after they pulled him out

[@seifullahchapman4205]

Hope he’s okay

[@kawailoadoo4535]

Hawaii's ocean safety team are one of the best lifeguards in the world. Mahalo for keeping us safe 🤙🏼🤙🏼