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Tragedy on the Deschutes

Postby Howly Wolf » Wed May 04, 2022 7:34 pm

Sad news out of Bend-- 17 year old surfer, Ben Murphy, was pinned under the river wave for 6 minutes after his foot got stuck in the artificial reef. He was rescued and although medical intervention initially provided hope for recovery, poor guy succumbed to organ failure later that day. Wave is shut down indefinitely while the town mourns. Here's wishing Ben's family, friends, and surf community peace in this difficult time.

https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-nort ... -wave.html
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Re: Tragedy on the Deschutes

Postby smithgrind » Wed May 04, 2022 10:06 pm

Damn, that is a serious downer. Kid was only 17 :cry:
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Re: Tragedy on the Deschutes

Postby Major Lazer » Wed May 11, 2022 11:36 am

Sad news for sure. My old collage and buddy is a regular there. wonder if her was there that day. Man that just sucks :(
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