Spanish surfer died after falling from wave in Zicatela, Oaxaca

The spanish surfer Óscar Serra died early in the morning, local time, last Saturday in Mexico after hit the head against the bottom, while trying to ride a wave on Zicatela Beach, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

According to experts, Zicatela produces some of the best beach waves in the world and their height in the months of June and July is a contention for many of the best surfers in the world to ride them.

Tight, who had barely been on Mexican soil for a few days, He came in early in the morning looking for good waves, despite the fact that there was a red flag on the beach, something which is precisely what surfers are looking for.

According to several Mexican newspapers, the Valencian surfer fell from a wave a few meters tall and hit his head in context.

Although he was helped quickly, could not be restarted on the beach by the medical services who treated him due to the force of the impact.

The Spanish Surfing Federation lamented the loss on social networks: “A day of big waves in Zicatela (Puerto Escondido) –today he hit us very hard … Our sincere condolences to family and friends for the loss of Óscar Serra. There are no words to describe so much pain… life is often unfair ”.

A similar accident occurred on July 6, when Oaxaca state authorities reported an accident on the coast. Four people who were in Playa Aragón, San Agustinillo, Tonameca, were swept away by the sea.

The State Coordination for Civil Protection of Oaxaca (CEPCO) has activated the search and rescue protocol to come to the aid of the victims. However, one woman was found dead, two others had to be hospitalized due to the seriousness of their injuries and another is missing.

Fishermen who were there helped two of the injured, but it was impossible to support the other two. The injured were transferred to the regional hospital of San Pedro de Pochutla and were identified as Juan David García Contreras, 20, and Gina Cruz Luis from 19.

The missing at sea has also been identified as a 20-year-old named Daniel Pérez Cabrera, who is said to be from the state of Oaxaca.

Oaxaca has beaches recognized around the world for their beauty and perfect waves for surfing. In addition to Zicatela, thousands of tourists pass through each year Zipolite, a nudist beach where thousands of people sunbathe.

Every year, sponsors and residents of the state receive thousands of tourists who flock to Zipolite to enjoy the famous nudist festival during the month of February; However, this 2021 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to affect the country.

* With information from the EFE

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