A surfer was rescued by Navarre Beach Lifeguards just west of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier on Thursday, Sept. 26.
The surfer’s leash broke, disconnecting him from his board and leading to his need for rescue amongst the 12-to-14-foot waves. There were double red flags that day as Hurricane Helene made its approach.
Two surfers, Kerstan Chojnacki and Dave Wilson, helped the unnamed surfer while waiting for lifeguard assistance.
Austin Turnbull, the Beach Safety Division Chief and head of the Navarre Beach Lifeguards, told Navarre Press that the man rescued had become disoriented and his eyes were rolling in the back of his head. The man’s current condition is unknown at this time.
Sept. 25, 2024 | 4:45 p.m.
As Hurricane Helene neared landfall in Florida, surfers were taking advantage of the large swells at Navarre Beach on Thursday, Sept. 26. Photos by Hansen Hasenberg.
