Pro surfer left in 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.
Pro Surfer in Coma After ‘Freak Accident’ Sends Him ‘Head First into Reef’ in Hawaii
Makai McNamara was knocked unconscious on Feb. 23, after being wiped out by a large wave at Banzai Pipeline, a surf reef break
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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Professional Surfer Makai McNamara Clings To Life After Devastating Accident
Professional surfer Makai McNamara is fighting for his life after suffering a devastating accident while surfing Feb. 23 at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The 29-year-old hit the waves like he did so many times before,
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
Prayers Pouring In For Professional Surfer After Terrifying Wipeout
Sports fans around the world are keeping professional surfer Makai McNamara in their thoughts this week. McNamara, 29, was surfing at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii when a massive wave sent him headfirst into a reef.
Makai McNamara Pulled From Pipeline Surf in Dramatic Rescue
A dramatic rescue took place on the North Shore this weekend. Sunday morning, lifeguards pulled Makai McNamara out of the water at Pipeline, as KHON 2 reports. Makai is a well-known fixture in the Pipeline lineup and part of a prominent North Shore surfing family.
Surfer Makai McNamara 'On Road To Recovery' After Near-Fatal Pipeline Wipeout
Liam McNamara, father of legendary Pipe surfer Makai, who was injured while surfing at Pipe yesterday, said that the surfer "is on the road to recovery," according to a video he took and shared on Instagram.
Surfer Makai McNamara recovering after wipeout
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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
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“Makai Is Back”: Surfer Recovers from Near-Death at Pipeline
Makai McNamara is out of a medically-induced coma, after a wipeout at Pipeline, in which lifeguards brought him back to life.
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Brother of 'The Eddie' winner recovers from intense surf rescue at Pipeline
Makai McNamara who is considered one of the best of the best big-wave riders, was rescued from a freak accident at Banzai ...