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Surfer Makai McNamara Rescued After Pipeline Accident

2/26/2025

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Hawaiian surfer Makai McNamara, 29, faced a harrowing accident at Pipeline, where he lost consciousness after colliding with his surfboard and required CPR. As a member of the esteemed McNamara surfing family, he aims to carve out his own legacy in the sport. This incident follows the tragic death of surfer Mikala Jones in Indonesia, underscoring the sport's inherent dangers.

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Story summary

Hawaiian surfer Makai McNamara, 29, faced a harrowing accident at Pipeline, where he lost consciousness after colliding with his surfboard and required CPR. As a member of the esteemed McNamara surfing family, he aims to carve out his own legacy in the sport. This incident follows the tragic death of surfer Mikala Jones in Indonesia, underscoring the sport's inherent dangers.