Swordfish tragedy claims Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini at 36
Shocking news. A 36-year-old surfer and influencer from Italy has passed away. The tragedy occurred while she was surfing off the coast of Masokut Island, near Sumatra, Indonesia. A swordfish fatally attacked Giulia Manfrini.
Tragic scenes unfolded off the coast of Masokut Island in Indonesia. A swordfish attacked Giulia Manfrini. At one point, it unexpectedly leapt out of the water and pierced her chest with its "sword."
Italian media reported that Manfrini sustained a five-centimetre wound as a result of this horrific incident. Eyewitnesses, two surfers immediately assisted and transported the injured woman to a medical facility. Unfortunately, her life could not be saved.
Manfrini was from Venaria Reale in the Piedmont region of Italy. Although she initially worked as a snowboard instructor, she shifted her passion to surfing after suffering an injury. She relocated to Bali, where she honed her surfing skills and started a travel agency.
Touching farewell to the 36-year-old surfer
The 36-year-old surfer was bid farewell in a heartfelt manner by James, her business partner.
We believe that Giulia passed away doing what she loved, in a place she adored. She was the heart of our business, and her infectious enthusiasm for surfing, snow, and life will forever remain in the memory of those who had the chance to know her, he wrote on Instagram.
Indonesian authorities plan to transport Giulia Manfrini's body by boat to the port in Padang, from where it will be sent to Italy.
