What happened to Carlos Burle? Surfer swallowed by a giant Nazaré wave before a frantic rescue brought him back
Veteran big-wave surfer Carlos Burle experienced a terrifying wipeout at Nazaré, Portugal, on an estimated 80-foot wave. Pulled deep underwater, Burle was eventually rescued by jet ski drivers Lucas Chumbo and Will Santana, who narrowly avoided being caught by another massive swell. Medical teams provided immediate assistance to the 58-year-old Brazilian, who credited the rescue team with saving his life.
Veteran big-wave surfer Carlos Burle experienced a terrifying wipeout at Nazaré, Portugal, on an estimated 80-foot wave. Pulled deep underwater, Burle was eventually rescued by jet ski drivers Lucas Chumbo and Will Santana, who narrowly avoided being caught by another massive swell. Medical teams provided immediate assistance to the 58-year-old Brazilian, who credited the rescue team with saving his life.
