Giulia Manfrini, 36, was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island when a needlefish struck her in the chest, leading to her drowning, officials said.
An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a needlefish in the waters off Masokut Island in Indonesia.
Antara, a local news agency, reported that 36-year-old Giulia Manfrini had been surfing at around 9:30 a.m. when the freak accident occurred.
The fish "jumped toward Manfrini and stuck her right in the chest," said Lahmudin Siregar, head of the Mentawai Islands Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency.
Mentawai is considered one of the best surfing locations in the world, with its warm waters, consistent breaks and glassy conditions. The islands therefore have a flourishing tourism economy from surf camps and travel agencies that offer foreign surfers guided trips.
For the record:
9:31 p.m. Oct. 22, 2024: An earlier version of this article said Manfrini was impaled by a swordfish. She was struck by a needlefish.
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