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Surfing Tragedy: Italian Surfer Killed by Swordfish in Indonesia

Mentawai Islands, IndonesiaWednesday, October 23, 2024

Last week, an unfortunate event shook the surfing community. Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, died after a rare swordfish attack in Indonesia. She was surfing at Masokut Island when the swordfish impaled her. This isn't the first time such an incident has happened. In 2015, a boat captain in Hawaii also died from a swordfish attack. The Mentawai Islands, where the incident occurred, are famous for their surfing spots.

Giulia was an ex-pro snowboarder and co-founder of AWAVE, a travel company that organized surf trips. She was staying at the Hidden Bay Resort during her final surfing trip. The resort expressed their sadness and provided support for repatriating her body. Friends and colleagues shared their condolences online, remembering Giulia's enthusiasm and love for surfing and life.

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