Group of surfers, rescuers and other worried individuals who recently gathered American Pro surfer Makai McNamar after being unconscious. McNamara was deleted by a massive wave on Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii, which is widely considered one of the most dangerous pacifies in the world.
According to Island newsMcNamara was a frequent visitor to Banzai pipelines, and last Sunday hit a large wave. The said group of respondents helped McNamari achieve safety on the coast.
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The Hawaiian Pro Surfer Makai McNamara was deleted as he drove the wave on the pipeline on the northern coast of the Oahu in Hawaii on February 14, 2021. (Brian Bielmann/AFP via Getty Images)
Eli Olson, who also professionally surf and describes himself as a friend of McNamar, said the temptation was “an accident”.
“It was just a bad wave, a kind of freak, and he first headed to the ridge,” Olson told Iceland News. Also described McNamar as “one of the best [surfers] out there. “
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Olson estimated that McNamara was underwater for two minutes before anyone had managed to come. He also noted that respondents tried “CPR compression” during rescue.
“He was underwater for two minutes before I reached him. First, I just wanted to like his head above the water that he didn’t take more water,” Olson said. “I gave him a couple [of] breath. Try to give him a couple [of] compression. “
He added, “Here the waves hit us. Somehow we recycle in the waves, and then we got it first in our lives, made another circle of CPR compression and started coughing water.”
Makai McNamara from Hawaii is preparing for his heat in the second round at Hawaiian Pro 2019 in Halewa on November 17, 2019 in Hi, USA. (Tony Heff/WSL via Getty Images)
McNamara managed to finally regain consciousness when he “revived him on the sand”, Surfer reported. McNamara was later transported to a local hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma for three days.
McNamara Father Liam gave an update about his son’s status 24 hours after a painful incident.
“It’s been 24 hours since the incident, and he’s on his way to recovery,” he said in the video Posted on Instagram. “He feels your energy. He feels your love. He feels your positive vibrations, and we appreciate each of you to support.”
American Surfer Makai McNamara rides a wave on Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, Ohuh’s North Shore, Hawaii, November 25, 2023. (Brian Bielmann/AFP via Getty Images)
“I thank the rescuers and everyone who helped, so many people. Thank you very much for helping to save my son,” Liam continued.
“The next two days will be here at the hospital, and we just need permanent prayers and positive energy,” he added. “Makai is a strong young man and he will go through this.”
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In the meantime, Olson described the rescue as a “effort of a team” and expressed hope that McNamara realized a “complete recovery”.
“All that is important is that Makai is recovering completely and we can soon laugh and share the waves with him,” Olson noted via Instagram Stories.
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