American Surfer Placed in Medically Induced Coma

Pro surfer Makai McNamara placed in medically induced coma following terrifying wipeout
Makai McNamara did regain consciousness after he was hit by a huge wave at Banzai Pipeline. He was then transported to the hospital where he was put into a coma for 72 hours.
American Surfer Placed in Medically Induced Coma after Banzai Pipeline Crash
Banzai Pipeline Banzai Pipeline, located at Hawaii's Ehukai Beach Park, is a renowned surf destination for athletes looking to experience the thrill of the barr
Pro Surfer in Coma After ‘Freak Accident’ Sends Him ‘Head First into Reef’ in Hawaii
Pro surfer Makai McNamara is in coma after being wiped out at Banzai Pipeline — a surf reef break — in Hawaii on Sunday, Feb. 23. The "freak accident" saw him go "head first" into the reef
Who is Makai McNamara and What happened to him? Pro surfer reportedly in coma following near-fatal accident
Professional surfer Makai McNamara was thrown off his surfboard in a serious accident during a surfing competition at the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu’s North Shore in Hawaii.
Pro Surfer Makai McNamara in Coma After Accident at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii
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Makai McNamara Pipeline Terrifyingly Dramatic Rescue By The Surfers and Lifeguards North Shore Hawaii
“The most TERRIFYINGLY dramatic ocean rescue I’ve ever seen. Big Wave Pro Surfer Makai McNamara Rescued from Banzai Pipeline this morning on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025.
Pro surfer Makai McNamara in coma after wiping out at Pipeline
Makai McNamara is considered one of the best of the best big-wave riders, surfing in his own backyard on Oahu's North Shore. But after a "freak accident," the pro-surfer's now
High surf warning in effect for north, west shores of most islands
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A surfer is nearly swallowed by whitewater from the closeout of a large wave at Banzai Pipeline in January 2023, on Oahu’s North Shore. A powerful northwest ...
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Cornwall teen Lukas Skinner takes on 'wave of a lifetime'
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Spot Check: Pipeline, Hawaii
A hypnotic, barreling peak that breaks over a series of shallow reef ledges, Pipeline is the left ... North Shore's favorite land-based hangout, Banzai Skatepark. The North Shore of Oahu is ...
High surf advisory for north, west shores extended
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A surfer bails out on a wave at Banzai Pipeline, in January 2023, on Oahu’s North Shore. A high surf advisory issued for the north-and west-facing shores of ...
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WSL CT season gets underway with Pipe Pro
The World Surf League’s Championship Tour got underway Wednesday as the season-opening Pipe Pro was given the green light at Banzai Pipeline. Among the headliners in the opening round was ...