It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the tragic passing of Mikala Jones, a Hawaiian surfer known for his expertise in tubing and incredible footage of his surfing adventures.
A rare event that severed an artery in Mikal Jones resulted in his gruesome death at the age of 44.
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While visiting the Awera Resort in North Sipora, Indonesia with his family around 9 am on Sunday morning, the Hawaiian surfer was injured in a surfing accident off the coast of the Mentawai Islands.
According to the Surfline story, his femoral artery was severed inside his left groin.
After Awera Resort management informed them of the injuries, Jones was immediately taken to a neighboring medical facility, but when he arrived, the athlete was already pronounced dead.
Later, Isabella Jones, Jones’ daughter, confirmed the tragic news by posting a memorial for her late father on Instagram.
I can’t believe it right now; that’s not true, she said. I hope I can hug you one last time, Dad, because I love you so much. I wish I could tell you one more time how much I appreciate you and everything you do as a father. You weren’t supposed to leave yet, so I wish you were still here with us. It is too soon.
“I know you and your friend, Nana Vi, are in an amazing place right now. I wish this never happened so we could wake up tomorrow and go surfing together,” she added.
Isabella then wrote: “I miss you so much, I’d do anything to have one more moment, even if it’s just to argue and then laugh our ass off,” before stating that her father had a “bad surfing accident and he didn’t make it. ” “I want to thank you for all the life lessons you taught me and for always being there for me. I wish you were still with us at this moment. You and your father will always be in my thoughts.”
“Thank you for everything; I adore you so much. Fly high, you are an absolute legend,” she said.
Thousands of grieving fans paid tribute to the family in the comments, with many offering encouragement and kind words during this difficult time.
“Your dad was adored by us all. There are thousands of people on the planet who are there to help you if you ever need anything,” one user said. Another added: “I love you so much, I’m grateful I got to know him. We are always available for you and your family if you need anything.
Tia Blanco, another famous surfer, expressed her sympathies in the comments section, saying your dad was one of the kindest people she’s ever met. I was shocked when I got this news. Sending you love and courage. we apologize for that.
The 44-year-old was also described by Taylor Knox as “a shining example of what an amazingly humble person he is”.
After a few hours, Isabella started posting touching memorials to her friends on her Instagram stories again.
She posted a video of a family of four and the words “It’ll never be the same” in an emo voice.
In addition, she posted two collages of her father and asked people to email her old photos of the competitive surfer for her to view.
The plea was followed by a message of thanks and emoticons with a red heart and praying hands. “Thank you all for all the love and support it means the world,” she wrote.
According to Surfline, Mikala was known for his “expert tubing in dangerous waves” and amazing GoPro footage of surfing inside barrels, which “easily made him one of the most photogenic surfers of the 21st century.”
His wife Emma, two daughters, sister Malia, brothers Keoni and Daniel, and wife Emma survive him.
Our hearts go out to Mikal’s family.
Mikala Jones will be remembered not only for his extraordinary talent as a surfer but also for his humble and kind nature. His expert riding of dangerous waves has made him one of the most photogenic surfers of the 21st century, and his GoPro footage has captured breathtaking moments inside the barrels. His passion for surfing and his adventurous spirit resonated with many and left a lasting impression on the surfing community and beyond.
Mikala leaves behind a loving family, including her wife Emma, two daughters, sister Malia and brothers Keoni and Daniel. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to them at this extremely difficult time. The loss of Mikala Jones is a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment we spend with our loved ones. May Mikal’s memory live on in the waves he rode, the lives he touched, and the love he shared.