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 Pro Surfer Makai McNamara in a Coma After Nearly Drowning in Pipeline Wipeout "Me and my family are grateful for all the hands that help," he wrote. "Was so scary not seeing him come up 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 Renowned Pipeline surfer Makai McNamara is reportedly in stable condition at Queens Hospital following a severe head injury sustained during a wipeout at Pipeline at 9am on Monday morning. According to multiple eyewitnesses, the incident unfolded after Makai fell awkwardly in the tube on a bumpy left on the inside ledge. Emergency responders
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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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.Pro surfer Makai McNamara wakes up after massive Pipeline wipeout
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 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. 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 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.
Young McNamara, whose father Liam is a Pipe legend, and uncle Garrett has ridden a few big waves, ripped his way into the final with a series of commanding performances. Makai McNamara's North Shore season has been solid from the start. His Pipe Invitational performance in December was also a head turner. - WSL / Laurent Masurel 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 Makai McNamara was brought back to life by lifeguards on the sand; Eli Olson recounts what happened. 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 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 reefPro Surfer in Coma After 'Freak Accident': 'Head First into Reef'
Young McNamara, whose father Liam is a Pipe legend, and uncle Garrett has ridden a few big waves, ripped his way into the final with a series of commanding performances. Makai McNamara's North Shore season has been solid from the start. His Pipe Invitational performance in December was also a head turner. - WSL / Laurent Masurel 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 Makai McNamara was brought back to life by lifeguards on the sand; Eli Olson recounts what happened. 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 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'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. 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 32K Followers, 1,484 Following, 720 Posts - Makai McNamara (@makaimcnamara) on Instagram: "NS, Oahu Surf Fish" Makai McNamara (@makaimcnamara) • Instagram photos and videos Instagram 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 nowPro surfer Makai McNamara in coma after wiping out at Pipeline
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. 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 32K Followers, 1,484 Following, 720 Posts - Makai McNamara (@makaimcnamara) on Instagram: "NS, Oahu Surf Fish" Makai McNamara (@makaimcnamara) • Instagram photos and videos Instagram 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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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
