Surfer Injured by Needlefish in Costa Rica, Undergoes Heart Surgery
Surfer pierced in heart by needle fish as he’s rushed to hospital in serious condition after freak accident in sea
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Fabiano Duarte da Costa, a 42-year-old Brazilian surfer, was critically injured after being pierced in the heart by a needlefish while surfing at Playa Pavones, Costa Rica. He is currently in serious but stable condition following emergency surgery.
- 01Fabiano Duarte da Costa, a PE teacher from Itajai, Brazil, was injured while surfing at Playa Pavones, Costa Rica.
- 02He was impaled by a needlefish's bill, leading to severe heart injuries.
- 03A doctor on the beach provided immediate assistance, stabilizing him before he was airlifted to San Jose for surgery.
- 04Fabiano's wife, Priscila Carlesso, is fundraising to cover medical expenses and his return to Brazil.
- 05This incident recalls a similar tragedy in October 2024, when Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini died from a needlefish injury.
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A Brazilian surfer, Fabiano Duarte da Costa, aged 42, is in serious but stable condition after a freak accident at Playa Pavones, Costa Rica, where he was pierced in the heart by a needlefish. The incident occurred while he was surfing at the popular beach known for its long waves. Fabiano, a physical education teacher and canoe instructor from Itajai, underwent heart surgery after being airlifted to San Jose. His wife, Priscila Carlesso, described the shocking moment as his life changing in seconds. A doctor present on the beach provided immediate aid, stabilizing him until emergency services arrived. Priscila has initiated an online fundraiser to assist with medical bills and the costs of bringing him back to Brazil. This incident echoes a previous fatal encounter involving a needlefish, where Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini lost her life in October 2024 due to a similar injury.
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The incident raises awareness about the dangers of needlefish in surfing areas, potentially affecting local tourism and safety measures.
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