Surfer Nearly Loses His Eyes as He Becomes Victim of Vicious Attack by a Fish in a Freak Accident

Surfers flock from far and wide to the Mentawai Islands in west Indonesia for their pristine beaches and breathtaking waves. However, a routine ride turned into a bizarre and unforgettable experience for an Australian surfer from Perth.

The man identified as Steve Kazic was chasing waves as part of a group of 8 surfers at the Playground Surf Resort in the Mentawai Islands. What followed next blindsided everybody and sent the surfer straight to the hospital.

Surfer fell prey to an unprecedented attack

The Aussie surfer was casually sitting on his surfboard when he felt something hit his face unexpectedly. Steve’s first thought was that his friends were messing with him with probably seaweed. However, the surfer was clueless about what had just hit him. The Aussie was confused, and the coach was the first one to notice the attack.

What transpired was that a garfish leaped out of the water and pierced the cartilage of the surfer’s nose, leaving him in utter disbelief. The beak of the garfish lodged in the surfer’s nose while the rest of the fish’s body snapped off.

His friends reacted quickly and took him back to the resort in a speedboat. However, with no hospital in sight near the resort, one of the surfer who was a doctor from Australia, Kyle Kophamel, made a temporary operation theatre within the resort, and removed all fish fragments within an hour. After his successful operation, Steve Kazic told the Daily Mail, “It felt like one of those up-to-the-gods chance events, [Dr Kophamel] said the spot where I was pierced was only half an inch away from losing my eyesight.”?The Aussie was lucky enough to walk away with only 3 stitches and his wound does not show any signs of infection.

Nature can be often tricky

Overall, the Aussie displayed remarkable composure, and the quick thinking of his friends definitely proved to be crucial. However, we cannot rule out the fact that there are infinite mysteries under the ocean and open-sea athletes can always get mixed up with unexpected encounters. This incident is a poignant reminder that nature is unpredictable.

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A garfish is also known as a sea needle and has a long, beak-like mouth. While we should always explore our passion, one can never be too careful with mother nature. This event is one of many that occurs when man tries to explore nature. Those who seek adventure and thrill are bound to get exposed to such incidents from time to time. These accidents should not overwhelm or discourage us, but should remind us of the marvel that exists beyond our comfort zone.

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