Who was Giulia Manfrini, the surfer who died when she was pierced by a swordfish

The comments under the many photos Giulia Manfrini posted on Instagram recounting the pain of the people who knew and followed the trips dedicated to her sporting passion as a surfer died after being pierced by a swordfish in Indonesia. “RIP, your last trip shouldn’t have ended like this.” «Rest in peace. You went away doing what you loved.” “What an absurd death… how many chances were there for something like this to happen, rest in peace Giulia, condolences to the family.”

The dynamics of the accident seem incredible. A swordfish pierced her in the chest. It was in the waters of the Mentawai Islands, not far from the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The accident occurred on the morning of Friday 18 October, in the Bengbeng area on Masokut Island.

Giulia Manfrini was 36 years old. She was born in Venaria Reale in 1988before moving to Portugal several years ago. The surfer who died in Indonesia was well known among fans of the sport. She also loved snowboarding. Sport guided her on her travels. He had also helped found a travel agency that organizes sports holidays.

The details of the accident were recounted by Lahmudin Siregar, head of disaster management of the Mentawai Islands: «Unexpectedly a swordfish jumped on Giulia Manfrini and hit her in the chest, according to the information we received from the head of the subdistrict of Southwest Siberut.”

Despite the immediate rescued by two people who were close, there was nothing that could be done for her. They took her to the Pei Pei Pasakiat Taileleu Health Center.