Surfer Mikala Jones Dead At 44 Following Freak Accident
11.07.2023 - 18:17
/ perezhilton.com
Surfing expert Mikala Jones has tragically passed away at just 44 years old.
The surfing world is reeling after news broke that the pro suddenly died in a freak accident while catching waves over the weekend. According to Surfline, the experienced surfer, who had relocated from Hawaii to Indonesia several years ago, was staying at the Awera Resort in North Sipora with his wife Emma and their three children before life sadly changed in the blink of an eye.
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The outlet reported that at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, Mikala was out in the water when he suffered a brutal accident, resulting in a 10 centimeter wound inside his left groin. The outlet indicated the injury was likely caused by a surfboard fin, severing his femoral artery, which is crucial for blood flow.
Awera Resort management quickly called the Mentawai Hospital, which responded with a boat escort to pick up Mikala, but sadly, he was pronounced dead at the medical center.
So, so sad.
The same day as the unimaginable incident, his daughter, Isabella, took to Instagram to share a touching tribute:
She continued:
How devastating. He was SO young. But like Isabella said, at least he was doing what he loved. She added:
She also shared this early Tuesday:
Absolutely heartbreaking. We are sending all the love to his family.
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Mikala garnered fame for his ability to surf and film through dangerous conditions and huge waves — even being dubbed by Surfline as “one of the 21st century’s most photogenic surfers.”
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Our hearts are with Mikala’s loved ones as they navigate this devastating tragedy. Rest in peace.
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