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Italian surfer dies after swordfish incident in Indonesia

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini tragically died after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing at Masokut Island, West Sumatra. Despite immediate medical attention from fellow surfers, she could not be saved.

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Published October 22,2024
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Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, died after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing off the coast of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Despite immediate medical attention, she could not be saved.

Italian surfer and influencer Giulia Manfrini, 36, was the victim of a tragic incident that occurred at Masokut Island, a popular surfing spot off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

Manfrini was severely injured when a swordfish suddenly leaped out of the water and pierced her chest.

Two surfers who witnessed the accident immediately provided first aid and transported Manfrini to a nearby medical center; however, despite all efforts, she could not be saved.

Medical reports indicated that she had a 5-centimeter-deep wound in her chest and showed signs of drowning.