Just in from the North Shore is news that Makai McNamara, older bro of Eddie Aikau winner Landon McNamara, son of Pipe Master Liam McNamara and nephew of tow-lord Garrett, had to be revived on the beach at Pipe after a wipeout. Details are sketchy but in clean six-to-twelve foot waves, Makai took off an insider, it drained almost dry, and, likely, Makai hit the bottom or his surfboard On Sunday, while Pipeline was firing on all cylinders, yet another pulse in the seemingly never-ending run of swell on the North Shore of Oahu this winter season, Makai McNamara wiped out on a wave, then didn't resurface. He was knocked unconscious; surfers in the water rushed to his rescue. Makai McNamara, a second-generation professional surfer, is in a medically induced coma after being knocked out while competing in Hawaii The 29-year-old son of surfer Liam McNamara and nephew Professional surfer Makai McNamara is fighting for his life after suffering a devastating accident while surfing Feb. 23 at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii.
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PUPUKEA, Hawaii — Pro surfer Makai McNamara gained consciousness after being hospitalized from a surfing accident at Pipeline over the weekend.The surfer was caught in a massive wave at the The Banzai Pipeline's most recent victim was professional surfer, Makai McNamara, As reported by Kristen Consillio of Island News, McNamara was surfing when he wiped out on a wave, knocking Click frame grab for Landon's Insta. Makai McNamara (29) is Pipe Legend Liam McNamara's 1st son… older brother of Eddie Aikau Champ Landon McNamara, and of course nephew of Legendary Big Wave Champ Garrett…Makai had to be revived on the beach at Pipe after a wipeout this Sunday. (Front page image: Surf Kawela Hawaii // YouTube For 20 years, Makai has worked to follow in their footsteps and fulfill his waveriding legacy as a McNamara. After a few solid performances over the years, (including a Pipe Masters berth via the infamously cutthroat trials) Makai has teetered on making the leap from North Shore standout to internationally acclaimed surfer. That is, untilInterview: Makai McNamara's Big Day Out - Surfer
PUPUKEA, Hawaii — Pro surfer Makai McNamara gained consciousness after being hospitalized from a surfing accident at Pipeline over the weekend.The surfer was caught in a massive wave at the The Banzai Pipeline's most recent victim was professional surfer, Makai McNamara, As reported by Kristen Consillio of Island News, McNamara was surfing when he wiped out on a wave, knocking Click frame grab for Landon's Insta. Makai McNamara (29) is Pipe Legend Liam McNamara's 1st son… older brother of Eddie Aikau Champ Landon McNamara, and of course nephew of Legendary Big Wave Champ Garrett…Makai had to be revived on the beach at Pipe after a wipeout this Sunday. (Front page image: Surf Kawela Hawaii // YouTube For 20 years, Makai has worked to follow in their footsteps and fulfill his waveriding legacy as a McNamara. After a few solid performances over the years, (including a Pipe Masters berth via the infamously cutthroat trials) Makai has teetered on making the leap from North Shore standout to internationally acclaimed surfer. That is, until
Makai McNamara is considered one of the best of the best big-wave riders, surfing in his own backyard on Oahu's North Shore. But after a "freak accident," the pro-surfer's now A group of surfers, lifeguards, and other concerned individuals recently gathered around American pro surfer Makai McNamara after he was knocked unconscious. McNamara was wiped out by a massive Surfer Makai McNamara recovering after wipeout Toggle header content. Hawaii's film and TV industry faces a major crisis as the network show "Rescue HI-Surf" is on the verge of cancellation. Professional surfer Makai McNamara is fighting for his life after suffering a devastating accident while surfing Feb. 23 at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The 29-year-old hit the waves like he did so many times before, not knowing that things would take a tragic turn at one of the world's most dangerous surf breaks.Professional Surfer Makai McNamara Clings To Life After Devastating
Makai McNamara is considered one of the best of the best big-wave riders, surfing in his own backyard on Oahu's North Shore. But after a "freak accident," the pro-surfer's now A group of surfers, lifeguards, and other concerned individuals recently gathered around American pro surfer Makai McNamara after he was knocked unconscious. McNamara was wiped out by a massive Surfer Makai McNamara recovering after wipeout Toggle header content. Hawaii's film and TV industry faces a major crisis as the network show "Rescue HI-Surf" is on the verge of cancellation. Professional surfer Makai McNamara is fighting for his life after suffering a devastating accident while surfing Feb.
23 at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The 29-year-old hit the waves like he did so many times before, not knowing that things would take a tragic turn at one of the world's most dangerous surf breaks.
Makai McNamara's Near-Drowning: "Fighting for His Life" The original since Known as "the bible of the sport," SURFER has been the foremost authority on surf culture since its founding, delivering unrivaled content and captivating stories that inspire, inform, and celebrate the world of wave riding. Pro surfer Makai McNamara has woken up in the hospital following a surfing accident at Pipeline over the weekend. A group of fellow surfers and lifeguards rushed him to shore and administered aid. F ollowing a harrowing wipeout at Pipeline, pro surfer Makai McNamara was knocked unconscious, then rescued by surfers and lifeguards, and literally brought back to life right there on the sand. Stay in the know and top of the action from pro surfer Makai McNamara. Find videos, photos, age, height and the latest tour results and rankings here. Makai McNamara makes a steep drop into Backdoor and finds his way out. 29 seconds - WSL / Manulele INC. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Slater Returns to Podium at Volcom Pipe ProMakai McNamara Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results
Makai McNamara's Near-Drowning: "Fighting for His Life" The original since Known as "the bible of the sport," SURFER has been the foremost authority on surf culture since its founding, delivering unrivaled content and captivating stories that inspire, inform, and celebrate the world of wave riding. Pro surfer Makai McNamara has woken up in the hospital following a surfing accident at Pipeline over the weekend. A group of fellow surfers and lifeguards rushed him to shore and administered aid. F ollowing a harrowing wipeout at Pipeline, pro surfer Makai McNamara was knocked unconscious, then rescued by surfers and lifeguards, and literally brought back to life right there on the sand. Stay in the know and top of the action from pro surfer Makai McNamara.
Find videos, photos, age, height and the latest tour results and rankings here. Makai McNamara makes a steep drop into Backdoor and finds his way out. 29 seconds - WSL / Manulele INC. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Slater Returns to Podium at Volcom Pipe Pro
A week after a bad wipeout at Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore, surfer Makai McNamara was released from Queen's Medical Center, according to social media posts from his father Liam McNamara and his younger brother Landon McNamara. On Feb. 23, Makai McNamara was pulled from the ocean unresponsive, in a dramatic rescue. With the help of other Pro surfer Makai McNamara is in coma after being wiped out at Banzai Pipeline — a surf reef break — in Hawaii on Sunday, Feb. The "freak accident" saw him go "head first" into the reef Makai McNamara is out of a medically-induced coma, after a wipeout at Pipeline, in which lifeguards brought him back to life. Dashel Pierson February 27, 2025 Following a harrowing wipeout at Pipeline, pro surfer Makai McNamara was knocked unconscious, then rescued by surfers and lifeguards, and literally brought back to life right there on the US surfer Makai Mcnamara rides a wave at Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, Oahu's north shore, Hawaii, on November 25, (BRIAN BIELMANN/AFP via Getty Images) "I thank the lifeguards and everybodyUS pro surfer put in coma after accident in Hawaii | Fox News
A week after a bad wipeout at Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore, surfer Makai McNamara was released from Queen's Medical Center, according to social media posts from his father Liam McNamara and his younger brother Landon McNamara. On Feb. 23, Makai McNamara was pulled from the ocean unresponsive, in a dramatic rescue. With the help of other Pro surfer Makai McNamara is in coma after being wiped out at Banzai Pipeline — a surf reef break — in Hawaii on Sunday, Feb. The "freak accident" saw him go "head first" into the reef Makai McNamara is out of a medically-induced coma, after a wipeout at Pipeline, in which lifeguards brought him back to life.
Dashel Pierson February 27, 2025 Following a harrowing wipeout at Pipeline, pro surfer Makai McNamara was knocked unconscious, then rescued by surfers and lifeguards, and literally brought back to life right there on the US surfer Makai Mcnamara rides a wave at Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, Oahu's north shore, Hawaii, on November 25, (BRIAN BIELMANN/AFP via Getty Images) "I thank the lifeguards and everybody
Makai McNamara competing in the 2020 Volcom Pipe Pro on Oahu's North Shore. (Photo by Keoki Saguibo/WSL via Getty Images) On Sunday, surfer Makai McNamara wiped out at Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore and was pulled from the ocean unresponsive, in a dramatic rescue. His father Liam McNamara posted Monday on social media that his son was Professional surfer, Makai McNamara was placed in a medically induced coma following a brutal accident at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The 29-year-old was surfing over the weekend when he was Sunday morning, lifeguards pulled Makai McNamara out of the water at Pipeline, as KHON 2 reports. Makai is a well-known fixture in the Pipeline lineup and part of a prominent North Shore surfing McNamara's joined the World Surf League in 2008, and has since competed in several events, most recently The Sunset Pro and The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro. Get better, Makai! Share on FacebookPro Surfer Makai McNamara In Coma After Brutal Wipeout In Hawaii - TMZ
Makai McNamara competing in the 2020 Volcom Pipe Pro on Oahu's North Shore. (Photo by Keoki Saguibo/WSL via Getty Images) On Sunday, surfer Makai McNamara wiped out at Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore and was pulled from the ocean unresponsive, in a dramatic rescue. His father Liam McNamara posted Monday on social media that his son was Professional surfer, Makai McNamara was placed in a medically induced coma following a brutal accident at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The 29-year-old was surfing over the weekend when he was Sunday morning, lifeguards pulled Makai McNamara out of the water at Pipeline, as KHON 2 reports. Makai is a well-known fixture in the Pipeline lineup and part of a prominent North Shore surfing McNamara's joined the World Surf League in 2008, and has since competed in several events, most recently The Sunset Pro and The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro.
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