Mourning in the international surfing world after the death of surfer Giulia Manfrini after being attacked by a needlefish. The Italian was practicing her sport on the island of Pulau Masokut when she was killed by this marine animal.
Giulia Manfrini died in Indonesia at the age of 36. While surfing, the sport she practiced, she was fatally attacked by a needlefish. This marine animal got stuck in his chest and caused a five-centimeter wound, ultimately fatal.
The sad news of the death was announced and confirmed by Lahmudin Siregar, Acting Head of the Mentawai Islands Regional Disaster Management Agency. The needlefish’s attack was like a spear piercing his chest. It is only one meter long, but its attack was unfortunately fatal.
Giulia Manfrini was a surfer recognized in Italy, notably thanks to social networks, where she had 20,000 followers. He was in Indonesia, while surfing with friends. After being attacked by the needlefish, he was quickly transferred to the nearest hospital. But it was late and nothing could be done to save his life. He died at age 36.
