Brazilian dies while surfing in Puerto Escondido

Brazilian bodyboarder Rafael Piccoli died today at Zicatela beach in Puerto Escondido. It is not clear what caused his death. He was seen surfing a wave and was later found dead on the adjacent beach, known as the main bay.

After being found floating, he was transferred by lifeguard personnel dragged by a boat.

In a video posted on Facebook, rescuers say that he hit a rock and that was what took his life.

 

See this post on Instagram

 

@rafapicc it's a shame to have lost a Del Mar brother this morning. You left doing what you liked the most and on a great wave. Now God has you in his glory. I will never forget what you told us. You couldn't sleep because of the anxiety of surfing that swell. Only God knows our destiny. #RIP #RIP #bodyboarder4life #zicatela #puertoescondido #edwinmoralesphotography #puertophotos

A publication shared by Edwin Morales (@moralesedwin) the 14's 2019 May Have 2: 04 PDT