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Surfing holds its own allure in terms of providing the thrill and excitement of riding the waves. But there is one thing that all aquatic sports share in common: the inevitable danger that lurks beneath the depths of turquoise water. The initial hazards come in the form of gigantic waves that can turn this fun adventure into a life-threatening incident in a jiffy. One such catastrophic incident was captured by American surfing prodigy Jamie O’Brien.

O’Brien shared a clip of a kayaker whose kayaking adventure took a tragic turn, as he fell prey to unprecedented circumstances. The video of this tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the surfing world.

Not so great Kayaking experience

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The video is posted by asTV on their website. In the video, it can be seen that a kayaker is being thrown away by the aggressive waves. While he manages to balance himself initially, a second wave comes and hits the man with even greater impact.

This time, he could not control himself or his ride and was thrown onto a pile of rocks situated in the sea. Jamie shared this video with the caption “I thought he was going to die!” This caption underscores the wild nature of this wave and how he escaped a tragic encounter just by the skin of his teeth.

While this might sound like a perilous event, Jamie O’Brien himself is known for attempting some bone-chilling surfing maneuvers that can leave even the strongest hearts stunned.

Not many days have passed since a video of him went viral on the internet, and in the video, he was seen attempting an insane trick. O’Brien set himself on fire. This was an attempt at surfing that nobody could have envisioned. This innovative approach did not go unnoticed and was appreciated by the surfing community. Despite being a surfer, he maintains a dedicated YouTube channel where he shares various surfing videos, notably featuring these perilous clips of individuals attempting daring feats with dire consequences.

What O’Brien’s surfing channel portrays

40-year-old O’Brien is a professional surfer and is known for winning Hansen Pipeline Pro in 2023 and Billabong Pipeline Masters in 2004. His YouTube channel has more than 900,000 subscribers, and he actively posts his surfing sprees on his social media handles.

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A few months ago, he shared a video of Kelly Slater’s virtual surfing haven. He also shares various videos of people riding the gigantic waves and risking their lives.

While Jamie shares these videos, he strongly advises against attempting such acts without experience and to be strictly cautions against riding unruly waves.

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Surfing is a thrilling sport, but it comes with its share of dangers, as highlighted by Jamie O’Brien’s recent video. While he captures heart-stopping moments, he also emphasizes the importance of caution and experience when tackling the waves. The surfing world is full of adventure, but safety should never be compromised.

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