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Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho Injury At Nazaré
WSL
We have an update on Alex Botelho's condition. We're happy to report that Alex remains stable. He is currently in the hospital under close observation for the next 48/72 hours. We are all wishing Alex and full and quick recovery.
Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho was involved in a very serious incident during the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge. He was rushed to the hospital and we now have an update on his condition. Currently, he is stable and conscious. He will stay at the hospital for further evaluation.
A heartfelt thank you to the safety and medical teams for their quick response. We are wishing Alex a full and speedy recovery.
Alex Botelho
Alex Botelho opens up about his injuries at Nazaré, Yago Dora drops a new edit, Volcom kicks off #stayhomeforthis campaign and more.
Now home after 15 days in the hospital, the Portuguese big wave surfer opens up about the incident at Nazaré that nearly took his life.
2020 Ride of the Year Entry: Alex Botelho at Nazare, Portugal on November 21, 2019. Video by Nuno Dias.
An update on Alex Botelho's condition, a Nazaré free-surf session, the QS is off and running in Brazil, and more.
A monumental day at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa, and more.
Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge
In a historical year of Nazaré action, these bombs have been seared into our memory.
A deeper dive into the game-changing Nazaré Tow Challenge presented by Jogos Santa Casa.
The surfer from Maui wins Men's Wave of the Day at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa.
The surfers from Hawaii and Brazil are the Team Champions at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa.